Top 5 Most Expensive Countries To Visit!

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By Anwesha Barari

Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 16:04

Did you think that the big apple United states of America is the most expensive country in the world. Well think again. The usual suspects like UK, France and Rome are not even on the list. When it comes to high standard of living, some of the Asian countries have actually defeated the Europeans and Americans too. Call it third world or unbalanced economies but the most expensive countries are not necessarily coinciding with the richest counties in the world.

Here are the 5 most expensive countries that you must consider and reconsider before visiting.

Top 5 Most Expensive Countries To Visit:

1. Japan: It is a country that has a notoriously high standard of living although it still comes under the orient for westerners. If you want to have a taste of this blistering metropolis where people work like robots you ought to shell out some hard cash. A famous example of the cost of living is that a watermelon cost $50 in Japan! That explains the indecently high pay packages companies offer for postings in Japan.
Petrol Price: The price of petrol is the indicator of the cost of living and it is $7.23 that is 13% higher than India.

2. Switzerland: Geneva is always on the list of the most expensive cities in the world, so no surprises there. Unless you are travelling to handle your Swiss bank account it is a very expensive place to be in, especially for staying. Hotels, dormitories and even hostel beds are unaffordable. Food prices will shock you so don't try to venture into restaurants or cafes. Buying burgers or hot dogs off the streets is best.
Petrol Price: $6.58, but that won't make your travelling any cheaper.

3. Singapore: You can say it is just a city, but this magical city has the capacity to empty your pockets in no time. Garments are cheap but hotels are absurdly expensive. Street food is your best bet because restaurants will loot you. If you are thinking about having drink then drop it because the taxes on alcohol are unbelievable.
Petrol Prices: Even higher than Japan $7.61.

4. Norway: The land were it is day for 6 months and night for the rest is also has a surprisingly high standard of living. Scandinavian countries are the most beautiful and also the most expensive to visit because their remoteness shoots up the labour costs. Train tickets will have to be booked in advance or else they will outdo your flight ticket prices.
Petrol Price: A whopping $9!

5. Taiwan: This tiny country doesn"t house the richest people of the world but the cost of living here is much higher to any of the European capitals. If you are travelling to hotels will be a huge drain on your resources and so will your meals.
Petrol Price: $2.84 won't feed you.

These are 5 most expensive countries to travel to so plan well.