The world's cheapest and priciest big cities — based on a sandwich and a night out

In Geneva, a club sandwich will cost you about $30

The classic, bacon-accented, three-tiered sandwich is actually an astute reflection of a city's expense.
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When it comes to dining and partying in a foreign country, it can be deceptively easy for even the most meticulously planned budgets to get out of hand. Between exchange rates, hidden fees, and gratuities, budgeting for an international trip can be confusing. Thankfully, two recent surveys that average a handful of costs associated with popular travel destinations could help tourists better anticipate their spending, particularly when it comes to food and nights out.

THE SURVEYS:

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Karina Martinez-Carter is an assistant editor at Map Happy and a freelance journalist based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her work has appeared with BBC Capital, BBC Travel, Thrillist and Quartz, among other publications.