The Cheapest Cities in the World to Get a Beer

"Whether it's clinking steins of pilsner at Oktoberfest in Germany, lingering over a Guinness Extra Stout in a Dublin pub, or washing down seafood with a lager at a Goan shack, beer is often the most democratic of drinks. Affordable, easy on the palate, and effortlessly social, it's a longstanding favorite around the world. But in our global economy, beer is cheaper or more expensive depending on where you are and what exactly it is that you're drinking."

"At the top end, Sydney leads as the most expensive city to order a domestic beer at $4.75, followed by is Aussie sibling Melbourne at $4.59 (perhaps not a surprise, given the big craft beer movement in Australia), and Singapore at $4.27-try a Tiger beer or an ABC Stout during your next layover at Changi Airport. Dublin, famed for its beer culture, lands fifth on the list, with a bottle priced at $3.60; the popularity of Guinness comes with a price tag."

Prices for a half-liter domestic beer vary widely across major world cities. Sydney is the most expensive at $4.75, followed by Melbourne ($4.59) and Singapore ($4.27). Dublin averages $3.60 per bottle. The global average price is $2.14, matched by Tokyo and Bengaluru. In the United States, New York City is highest at $2.96, with Boston $2.89, San Francisco $2.57, Los Angeles $2.56, and Chicago the most affordable among major U.S. cities at $2.42. Bud Light remains the most popular domestic beer in the U.S., while Modelo Especial is the top-selling beer overall. Shanghai offers one of the cheapest domestic beers at $0.82, with Beijing close behind.

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