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A ranking of beer prices worldwide put Munich, home of Oktoberfest, in 11th place, behind other German cities such as Berlin (£2.67; fourth). Cape Town was found to have the cheapest pint, at just £1.77, while a beer in Mexico City will cost £2.07.