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What a cab ride costs across the world

Last updated on: May 7, 2013 12:33 IST
An elephant loaded with tree branches walks down a busy road in New Delhi.

New Delhi is among the cheapest cities to hire a standard cab, according to a Deutsche Bank study on cab fares across the world.

 

New Delhi (India)

Cab fare for 3 kms: Rs 54.87 ($1.02)

 

Rates are for a 3 kilometres ride in a standard cab. The data is sourced from http://www.priceoftravel.com. Cab fares, even for the same distance can vary up to 70% depending on waiting time and traffic conditions. The rates reflect an average of minimum and maximum rates, states the Deutsche Bank report.

 

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A Premier Padmini taxi travels along Marine Drive in Mumbai.

Mumbai (India)

Cab fare for 3 kms: Rs 55.95 ($1.04)

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A Santa Claus plush toy is seen on the window of a taxi it drives past Zocalo Square in Mexico City.

Mexico City (Mexico)

Cab fare for 3 kms: Rs 83.92 ($1.56)

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Taxi drivers queue at a parking lot while waiting for passengers at the new Beijing Capital International Airport.

Beijing (China)

Cab fare for 3 kms: Rs 128.04 ($2.38) 

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Family members of a couple getting married sit inside a Hammer Limousine on the drive to the wedding reception in Shanghai.

Shanghai  (China)

Cab fare for 3 kms: Rs 145.26 ($2.70)

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A view of Dvortshovaya Square (Palace Square) in central St Petersburg, Russia.

St Petersburg (Russia)

Cab fare for 3 kms: Rs 175.92 ($3.27)

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Hong Kong.

Hong Kong

Cab fare for 3 kms: Rs 251.24 ($4.67)

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A view of the Central Business District in Singapore.

Singapore

Cab fare for 3 kms: Rs 260.39 ($4.84)

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Moscow's business district.

Moscow (Russia)

Cab fare for 3 kms: Rs 276.53 ($5.14)

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Cape Town's business district lights up as dusk falls over the city.

Cape Town (South Africa)

Cab fare for 3 kms: Rs 288. 90 ($5.37)

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Johannesburg.

Johannesburg (South Africa)

Cab fare for 3 kms: Rs 301. 28 ($5.60)

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Zona Sul area of Rio de Janeiro.

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)

Cab fare for 3 kms: Rs 331.94 ($6.17)

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A woman walks past a tourist shop in the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Edinburgh (Scotland)

Cab fare for 3 kms: $7.58

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Rush hour traffic crawls as blowing snow batters Lake Shore Drive in Chicago.

Chicago (United States)

Cab fare for 3 kms: Rs 511 ($9.50)

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Montreal.

Montreal (Canada)

Cab fare for 3 kms: Rs 550.37 ($10.23)

 

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Frankfurt Central Station.

Frankfurt (Germany)

Cab fare for 3 kms: Rs 556. 83 ($10.35)

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New York City (United States)

Cab fare for 3 kms: Rs 578.35 ($10.75)

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Kite surfers are seen at St Kilda beach in Melbourne.

Melbourne (Australia)

Cab fare for 3 kms: Rs 579.42 ($10.77)

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A cruise ship is berths at Princes Wharf in Auckland.

Auckland (New Zealand)

Cab fare for 3 kms: Rs 603.09 ($11.21)

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London (United Kingdom)

Cab fare for 3 kms: Rs 652.59 ($12.13)