From third world as well: > high-value banknote in my back pocket [... to] have some money on me Nah, pickpockets usually attack the back pockets first, they

From third world as well: > high-value banknote in my back pocket [... to] have some money on me Nah, pickpockets usually attack the back pockets first, they are mostly unprotected. Best place to hide some cab money is inside your shoes/socks. Have a reasonable amount of money in a wallet and carry it in your front pocket. Pickpockets would have a harder time and if robbed the mugger would be happy with the amount inside the wallet and won't check you further.