Top Three Expensive Destinations in Europe
Travelling Europe is always a good idea. But world economy as well as that of wanderlusts does allow only limited options. Yes, if only setting foot is the idea, it is not much about the money, but about the power of your passport. But to travel and experience everything on your European bucket, you would need almost a six-figure bank balance, that too, of the strongest currencies like dollar or euro. Some destinations, which are the most common ones and also perhaps the most visited ones could burn a big hole in your pocket. If you have no worries about money, it is absolutely not a problem, but if somehow, you are on budget, here are three European cities, you should take extra care while planning the probable expenses.
Paris
Paris is traditionally known as the most romantic destination. Hence, couples and new-married duos has this city on top priority or even by default in their bucket list. Taking some risk of sudden changes or some disruptions while travelling alone is still as bearable idea, but any trouble becomes too risky to handle, especially while travelling with spouse. This makes it necessary to have enough money in reserve especially while on a Paris trip with your spouse.
Hotels are expensive in Paris, which comprises a major chuck of budget.
Hotels are expensive in Paris, which comprises a major chuck of budget. While, Paris is listed as the seventh costliest city in the world, and the among the top three in Europe, ahead of London. The city is particularly expensive when it comes to apparels and entertainment, again, the top two expenses to take care while travelling with spouse.
Oslo
The reason Scandinavian destination have been always expensive is because of the geography and in fact, life is hard over there. But the economic boom and richness of oil have made them of the most luxurious places on earth, secluded, in solace, far away from crowds. Oslo, capital of Norway is noted as one of the exorbitantly expensive city.
Experiencing the Oslo would also mean camping at the outskirts near mountains and visiting art and culture shows.
In Oslo, accommodation is cheap comparatively, but the expense is on higher side because of food and drink. Experiencing the Oslo would also mean camping at the outskirts near mountains and visiting art and culture shows. From national galleries of art, historical museums to Viking theme sailing trips, experience would be another big part of the budget pie.
Zurich
Zurich is among the top expensive cities in the world. A survey suggested that it surpassed Japan’s Tokyo in Cost of Living. A major behind is the boosted economy due to banks of the country that floods in money from almost every country. The currency movement to the country is one of the highest.
Shopping can be excessively costly in Zurich.
For visitors, apart from hotels, skiing and adventure activities in Alps and nature trips are expensive, but A Zurich trip cannot be complete without these. Shopping can be excessively costly in Zurich. It is where some of the exclusive luxury brands market their special edition products.