That means when you're traveling to a new country, there's a good chance you'll be spending time in the capital.
But which capitals offer travelers the most bang for your buck? The travel site Cuba Holidays ranked more than 100 capital cities by how affordable they are, comparing each city by the average price of a hotel, transportation, a mid-range meal for two, a pint of beer, a cup of coffee, and entry to the city's 10 most popular attractions.
The two lists, when combined, provide the dozen capital cities that are not only popular for travelers, but won't blow up your budget, either. We ranked the cities below by affordability.
Take a look at the budget-friendly capital cities that people can't stop visiting.
12. Bangkok, Thailand
11. Doha, Qatar
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10. Warsaw, Poland
9. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
8. Lima, Peru
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7. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
6. Moscow, Russia
5. Mexico City, Mexico
4. Cairo, Egypt
3. Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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2. Buenos Aires, Argentina
1. Jakarta, Indonesia
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