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KL Is Cheap But More Expensive Than Poland?

Kuala Lumpur is cheap, but more expensive than Poland? Well that was unexpected.

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TripAdvisor compares the price of cities

TripAdvisor® unveiled today, TripIndex Cities 2013, the third annual cost comparison of an evening out and overnight stay for two people in popular cities around the world.

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TripAdvisor TripIndex Cities is tracked against the U.S. dollar and is based on the combined costs for two for a one night stay in a four-star hotel, cocktails, a two-course dinner paired with a bottle of wine, and round-trip taxi transportation. Costs reflect summer rates from June 1 until Aug. 31.

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While the cost of a hotel stay is the most expensive of the TripIndex basket items, the biggest disparity in cost between the cheapest and most expensive destinations lies with the return taxi trip.

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“The list shows that Asia is the most affordable continent, while Europe is the most expensive, but some European cities — like Sofia, Warsaw and Budapest — are bucking this trend,” the Sydney Morning Herald quoted a TripAdvisor spokesman as saying.

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10 cheapest cities to visit

1. Sofia, Bulgaria US$158

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2. Hanoi, Vietnam US$176

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3. Warsaw, Poland US$187

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4. Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt US$191

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5. Budapest, Hungary US$193

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6. Bangkok, Thailand US$201

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8. Tunis, Tunisia US$219

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9. Cape Town, Africa US$219

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10. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia US$220

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No. 7 Kuala Lumpur

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10 most expensive cities to visit

1. Oslo, Norway US$581

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3. Stockholm, Sweden US$522

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5. Paris, France US$511

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6. Sydney, Australia US$460

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7. London, England US$451

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8. Copenhagen, Denmark US$444

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10. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic US$436

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9. Cancun, Mexico US$441

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1 taxi ride in London = 20.5 taxi rides in KL and other comparisons (Click to view)

TripAdvisor's TripIndex Cities 2013 infograph

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