Catching a taxi in a busy city can be stressful and expensive. Prices for a short 5km ride vary greatly around the world. Deutsche Bank’s ‘Mapping the World’s Prices 2025’ report looked at taxi fares globally, including traditional cabs and app-based rides.
At the top of the list is Zurich, Switzerland, where a 5km ride costs $27.3 (Rs 2409), making it the most expensive city for taxis. Cairo, Egypt is the cheapest, with the same ride costing just $1.9 (Rs 167).
Indian cities are very affordable:
Delhi: $2 (Rs 176)
Mumbai: $2.1 (Rs 185)
Bengaluru: $2.9 (Rs 256)
In Southeast Asia, Manila ($2.3, Rs 203) and Jakarta ($2.4, Rs 212) also offer low fares.
European cities dominate the expensive list. Besides Zurich, cities like Paris ($26.5), Luxembourg ($26), and London ($23.1) are costly. However, Prague ($10.5, Rs 926) is the cheapest European city for taxis.
In North America, Canadian cities like Toronto ($11) and Vancouver ($11.1) are mid-range, while New York ($15.8, Rs 1394) ranks 20th on the expensive list.
Here are the top 10 most expensive cities for a 5km taxi ride:
Zurich, Switzerland – $27.3
Paris, France – $26.5
Luxembourg, Luxembourg – $26
Geneva, Switzerland – $25.1
London, UK – $23.1
Milan, Italy – $22.4
Brussels, Belgium – $22.1
Amsterdam, Netherlands – $21.7
Munich, Germany – $20.9
Copenhagen, Denmark – $20.9
Whether you’re traveling or just curious, this list shows how much it can cost to grab a cab in different cities.
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