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A new study conducted by experts at the price-monitoring website PriceListo has revealed the most expensive and most affordable US cities for a night out. The experts collected cost-of-living data from each US city with a population exceeding 500,000 to find out the average price of a cocktail, cab fare (three-mile journey), a bottle of wine, and a pint of beer. In addition, data was analyzed from the hotel site Vio and to discover the median price for a one-night stay in a budget hotel for each city. The price of each category was then added together to discover an overall cost. Find the results below:
- San Diego, CA, is the most expensive US city for a night out, costing an average $225.27.
- Dallas, TX, is the most expensive city to purchase a cocktail.
- San Antonio, TX, is home to the cheapest cocktails and beer.
Top 10 most expensive US cities for a night out:
1. San Diego – $225.27
2. Charlotte – $224.75
3. Austin – $221.23
4. Memphis – $216.25
5. Columbus – $212.47
6. Boston – $211.16
7. Seattle – $210.61
8. Washington, DC – $210.39
9. Houston – $209.54
10. Tucson – $203.39
The data revealed that San Diego is the most expensive US city for a night out. San Diego is home to the second most expensive pint of beer for $8.00 and the third most expensive hotel stay for $167.28.
San Francisco is the most expensive US city to buy a beer and a fast-food combo meal. A cold pint at the local pub will set you back $9.00, while a McDonald’s combo meal will cost $12.00 in San Francisco.
Dallas should be avoided when looking for an affordable cocktail bar, as one cocktail costs an enormous $25.00; that’s $17.00 more expensive than the same cocktail purchased in San Antonio.
Top 10 most affordable US cities for a night out:
1. Las Vegas – $120.76
2. San Antonio – $134.56
3. Oklahoma City – $136.98
4. San Francisco – $142.94
5. Fresno – $145.55
6. Albuquerque – $157.47
7. Jacksonville – $162.42
8. Philadelphia – $168.74
9. Fort Worth – $172.14
10. Chicago – $173.81
The data revealed Las Vegas to be the most affordable city in the US for a night out, mostly thanks to the city being home to the cheapest hotels, the median price being $62.73 for a one-night stay in a budget hotel.
If you are looking for the cheapest pint of beer and cocktails, San Antonio is the US city to visit. A pint of beer here will set you back just $3.27, and the most affordable cocktail is only $8.00.
Dallas is the cheapest US city for paying cab fares. A three-mile journey at the normal tariff will cost $5.41, that’s $11.11 cheaper than a cab ride in Philadelphia.
A spokesperson from PriceListo commented on the study:
“When planning a fun night out with your friends, the last thing you want to worry about is spending too much money. This study can help guide those trying to tighten their purse strings in the right direction when enjoying a night out with their friends.”
US cities with a population larger than 500,000 ranked by most expensive overall cost for a night out ($)
Information Source and for more information visit: pricelisto.com.
