JUST THE FACTS : Wet and Wild

Thirsty?

Here’s what a 23-ounce bottle of sparkling water and a six-pack of beer will cost you, on average, in a number of cities around the world. Prices (in U.S. dollars) include sales tax and government levies where appropriate.

Beer Water Caracas 2.07 1.72 Frankfurt 2.63 .86 Hong Kong 5.03 1.40 London 5.02 .90 Los Angeles 4.77 1.19 Madrid 3.47 .91 Mexico City 3.96 .68 Paris 4.51 .53 Rome 4.90 .39 Sao Paulo 7.54 3.15 Singapore 11.85 1.56 Stockholm 9.74 1.17 Sydney 7.76 1.35 Tokyo 13.31 3.33 Toronto 5.28 1.00

Source: Runzheimer International