Expedia, one of the world’s largest travel agencies, has published the top 25 best shopping cities in the world for 2015, and among them is Romania’s capital, Bucharest.
The criteria considered by the ranking’s creators are purchasing power, merchant attitude, and the annual number of visitors. Each of these criteria receives a score between 1 and 10, and the ranking was established based on the average obtained.
With 11 points out of a possible 30, Bucharest received a score of 9 for purchasing power, with the creators showing that public transport is very cheap, at 0.24 GBP, while a pair of Levi’s jeans sells for 39.62 GBP, and Nike footwear for 44.67 GBP.
Below we present Expedia’s ranking:
1.New York
2.Berlin
3.Los Angeles
4.London
5.Kuala Lumpur
6.Tokyo
7.Singapore
8.Istanbul
9.Paris
10.Madrid
11.Sao Paolo
12.Bangkok
13.San Francisco
14.Dubai
15.Milan
16.Rome
17.Hong Kong
18.Seoul
19.Marrakech
20.Edinburgh
21.Melbourne
22.Vienna
23.Cape Town
24.Amsterdam
25.Bucharest.
Source: Mediafax
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Bucharest included in the top shopping cities list?
Bucharest was recognized for its high purchasing power score, driven by low costs for public transportation and competitive prices for international brands.
What criteria were used for the Expedia ranking?
The ranking evaluated cities based on three key factors: purchasing power, merchant attitude, and the annual number of visitors.
Which city took the top spot in the global shopping rankings?
New York was ranked as the number one shopping destination in the world, followed by Berlin and Los Angeles.