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Food should cost roughly $58 per day, per person, according to Pacaso.com.

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That means food makes up more than 20% of your budget.

But you may also opt to vacation in a U.S. city with lower food costs overall.

The folks atDipNDive broke down theleast tourist-friendly citiesbased on a variety of factors.

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The five U.S. cities below stood out, in particular, for having high meal costs.

The average restaurant meal in these cities costs $20 or more.

These cities also had high noise levels, a large tourist population and higher-than-average crime rates.

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Consider shopping at local farmstands or visiting a farmers market for fresh produce as part of the vacation experience.

Plan your dining experiences to avoid on-the-go meals you may regret.

Wait until you leave to find a higher quality and potentially less costly, choice.

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Finally, grab those brochures and local guides in the hotel lobby.

You may find coupons for local restaurants.

If youre dining at a U.S. restaurant chain, join the loyalty club to take advantage of any discounts.

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