What: Pint of cider, Duke of Clarence, South Kensington, London
Cost: £3.20, or $6.56
VERSUS
What: Pint of lager, The Spotted Pig, West Village, New York City
Cost: $7
Bottom line: Dollar woes got you down? Why not knock down a pint? It isn't that pricey, and there's no tipping in English pubs - so drink up.
More information: Duke of Clarence, 148 Old Brompton Road, 44-020/7373-1285
Spotted Pig, 314 W. 11th Street; 212/620-0393
www.thespottedpig.com