A flight down to Mexico, one of the two closest countries on the list, is the second-cheapest of the 20. And once travelers get there, the night is theirs. Dinner and drinks for two runs an average of $37.06, third to China and Czechia on the list. The Mexican Peso has gotten 0.6% less valuable relative to the U.S. dollar since 2016, making that cheap night out even cheaper.
New York (JFK) — Mexico (MEX)
$455.40*
Roundtrip, Economy, 1 passenger
Flight per 100/km:$10.78
DRINKS & DINING
$37.06
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$4.94
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$21.94
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
$4.39
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)
$1.37
Imported Beer (11.2 oz small bottle)
$2.47
Cappuccino (Regular)
$1.95
GROCERIES
$9.55
Milk(regular), (1 gallon)
$3.19
Loaf of Fresh White Bread(1 lb)
$1.24
Eggs(12)
$1.35
Local Cheese(1 lb)
$2.26
Apples(1 lb)
$0.81
Banana(1 lb)
$0.37
Oranges(1 lb)
$0.33
LOCAL TRANSIT
$1.23
One-way Ticket(Local Transport)
$0.41
Taxi 1 mile(Normal Tariff)
$0.82
RECREATION
$14.51
Tennis Court Rent(1 Hour on Weekend)
$10.95
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
$3.56
SHOPPING
$194.89
1 Pair of Jeans(Levis 501 Or Similar)
$39.98
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store(Zara, H&M, …)
$32.36
1 Pair of Nike running Shoes(Mid-Range)
$65.82
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes
$56.73
ACCOMMODATION AVERAGE
$92.56
Hotels
$143.12
Airbnb
$42.00
*Flight prices were calculated by applying dollar per 100/km figures provided byKiwi.com‘s flight price index to the mileage from New York City’s JFK airport to the stated country’s capital. Total prices are estimates and may not be reflective of current available ticket costs.