Budget-conscious travelers should take a hard pass on Singapore this year. The U.S. dollar is worth 3.25 percent less in Singapore dollars this year, as the economy of this city-state recovers from a downturn, making already high average prices even higher. While restaurants and transportation prices compare favorably to the E.U. and Australia, groceries and other commodities are significantly more expensive in Singapore, as are leisure and recreation activities. And don’t even think of buying a pack of gum there!
-3.25% — value growth in dollar since 2017