The cities with the most expensive taxi prices in the world

"Catching a cab in a big, busy city can feel like a competitive sport: one eye on the traffic, one hand waving frantically, silently hoping the driver doesn't refuse the ride. And when you do finally manage to slide into the backseat, the relief is short-lived as the metre starts its steady climb. By the time you reach your destination, there's that familiar sting of parting with big bucks for a trip that took all of 10 minutes."

"Deutsche Bank's ' Mapping the World's Prices 2025 ' report takes a close look at what a standard 5km ride costs across the globe, factoring in the normal tariff for local cabs in each city. The findings bear in mind the prices of traditional taxis as well as app-based rides, and how pricing varies across continents as a result. At the very top of the list is Zurich, Switzerland, where a short 5km trip will set you back a whopping $27.30 (£20.40), making it the most expensive city in the world for a taxi ride. At the other extreme, Cairo, Egypt, comes out as the cheapest, with the same distance costing just $1.90 (£1.42)."

Deutsche Bank's 'Mapping the World's Prices 2025' report compares the cost of a standard 5km taxi ride across global cities using normal local taxi tariffs. The analysis includes both traditional taxis and app-based rides and highlights continental price differences. Zurich is the most expensive, with a 5km trip costing $27.30, while Cairo is the cheapest at $1.90. Several Indian cities—Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru—rank among the world's lowest fares, and Southeast Asian cities like Manila and Jakarta also offer affordable rides. European cities dominate the high-cost bracket, with Paris and Luxembourg among the priciest.

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