5. New York
New York must be included while discussing the most costly places to go. It is without a doubt the most costly city to go to and live in. It might be difficult to visit New York on a tight budget, but it is still possible if you do some preliminary study. There are a few locations where you may seek for inexpensive meals, and using public transit will help save you money on transportation costs. However, there is no additional money to be saved on lodging or adventurous pursuits.