From jewelry in India to a meal for two in Hanoi, here's what $5 can buy you around the world.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Four bia hoi (a thin draft lager that costs about 40 cents a glass) and two bowls of pho.
London, UK
A ride within Zone 1 on the tube and a copy of the Evening Standard.
Kyoto, Japan
A dozen soy milk mini-doughnuts and a sweet soy milk soft serve from Fujino Tofu in Nishiki Market.
New York, New York
A shot of mezcal at Alex Stupak’s new Empellón Al Pastorin the East Village.
Mexico City, Mexico
Thirteen rides on the subway.
Paris, France
A single-shot espresso, pain au chocolat, and entry into Musée de l'Orangerie (free the first Sunday of every month) to see Monet's water lilies.
Tokyo, Japan
Three limited-edition Kit Kats from the world’s only limited-edition Kit Kat shop, in the Seibu Department store. Recent only-in-Japan flavors include vanilla ice cream and pumpkin pudding.
Jaipur, India
An armful of rhinestone-studded glass bangles from one of the vendors at Johari Bazaar.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Bijela kava, which is the famous balkan "white coffee" (essentially a latte), plus tip at Gradska Kavana in Dubrovnik’s Old City.
Singapore, Singapore
A plate of hokkien mee and a Tiger beer at Bukit Timah hawker center.
Cartagena, Colombia
A Limonada de Coco (Cartagena's signature non-alcoholic blender drink, made with lime and coconut) at the bar of the Sofitel Santa Clara.
Antwerp, Belgium
A serving of the incredible fries (fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside) from Frituur No. 1, right on the Groenplaats.
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