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Top 5 Affordable Host Cities

Stretch your budget further by prioritizing host cities where accommodation and transit are highly cost-effective.

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TripsEarth Team
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Top 5 Affordable Host Cities

If you are looking to attend the World Cup without breaking the bank, consider planning your trip around these highly cost-effective host cities:

  1. Guadalajara (Mexico): Average daily cost of $145.
  2. Monterrey (Mexico): Average daily cost of $150.
  3. Mexico City (Mexico): Average daily cost of $155.
  4. Kansas City (USA): Average daily cost of $230.
  5. Houston (USA): Average daily cost of $240.

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