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Where Does the Dollar Do Best? Frommer's Global Price Index for May 2008By Carrie HavranekMay 1, 2008 Getting from point A to point B is only part of the equation now. In the face of the dollar's declining value worldwide against foreign currencies, there can be a bit of sticker shock while traveling. To demonstrate where you can get the most bang for your buck, this monthly index compares the costs of common consumer goods around the globe. Conversions are calculated using www.xe.com/ucc/convert.cgi. Blantyre, Malawi (Source: Malawi Tourism; www.malawitourism.com)
Calgary, Alberta (Source: Tourism Calgary; www.tourismcalgaray.com)
Cincinnati, Ohio (Source: Cincinnati Convention & Visitors Bureau; www.cincyusa.com)
Constanta, Romania (Source: Romania Tourism; www.romaniatourism.com)
Juneau, Alaska (Source: Juneau Convention & Visitors Bureau; www.traveljuneau.com)
Kathmandu, Nepal (Source: Nepal Tourism Board; www.welcomenepal.com)
Lucerne, Switzerland (Source: Switzerland Tourism; www.myswitzerlandtourism.com)
Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago (Source: Trinidad and Tobago Tourism Development Company; www.gotrinidadandtobago.com)
Tokyo, Japan (Source: Japan National Tourist Organization; www.jnto.go.jp)
Valparaiso, Chile (Source: Tourism Chile; www.visit-chile.org)
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Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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