Think you’re paying too much for a sandwich? Global Club Sandwich Index says Australians are better off than the rest of the world Think you’re paying too much for a sandwich? Global Club Sandwich Index says Australians are better off than the rest of the world
The Club Sandwich Index rates world cities based on the cost of hotel sandwiches. Source: ThinkStock
IF you think you’re paying too much for your lunch, think again.
Australians are getting a bargain deal when it comes to the cost of a sandwich.
That’s according to the Club Sandwich Index, a global ranking of prices by accommodation booking site Hotels.com.
Last year, Australia ranked among the world’s top 10 priciest destinations for the classic hotel staple of a chicken, bacon, egg, lettuce and mayonnaise sandwich.
But in 2014, Australia fell to No.15 on the list, shaving almost $2 off last year’s average price - the greatest decrease of all 28 countries surveyed.
This year, average prices ranged from $14.80 across Sydney’s three-star hotels to $26 in five-star hotels.
Either way - Australian hotels are offering a bargain compared to the world’s most expensive country, Switzerland where the average club sandwich will set you back a whopping $34.83.
At the other end of the scale, the cheapest place to grab a sanger is India, where you’ll pay a rock-bottom rate of $9.38.
The barometer of affordability uses information from 840 hotels globally.
Alison Couper of Hotels.com said the Club Sandwich Index was an easy way for travellers to compare prices.
“The Club Sandwich Index offers travellers a simple price comparison to show how far their money may stretch in each country, using the most common item on any hotel menu,” she said.
“The next time you’re tucking into a Club in Geneva, remember you could have three more for your money in New Delhi!”
The Hotels.com 2014 Club Sandwich Index “average club sandwich price” was converted from local currency to Australian dollars - exchange rate correct as of April 15. Source: Supplied
