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Post by jennifer on Jul 18, 2003 14:55:18 GMT -5
Hello! Me again! I think everyone knows about this 50$ rule, let's say about budget in Europe. I was wondering, is this 50$ canadian? Cause Kim said 50 and I know you're from Canada...so is it really canadian? Also, how many euros would you budget, the exact 50 dollar exchange or more? Does this limit sound good for Germany, living with people most of the time? xoxox Jen
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Post by Kim on Jul 18, 2003 16:56:32 GMT -5
I'm usually talking about $50 American, you can do it for $50 Canadian but you will depriving yourself and seriously budgeting.
For the UK, Switzerland and Scandinavia it would be pretty impossible on $50 CND.
If you are living with people, $50 Canadian will be fine - it's your accommodation that eats up the money.
Kim
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Post by jennifer on Jul 18, 2003 17:30:06 GMT -5
thanks kim! xoxox Jen
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Post by WillTravel on Jul 19, 2003 12:03:02 GMT -5
For $50 Canadian, I could see this working even in Copenhagen, like this:
$25 hostel accommodation (pro-rated to include sheet rental)
$9 breakfast (might as well get the full buffet option as this will last all day!) These prices are based on HI hostel prices, but I think some others might be cheaper.
$5 groceries bought at discount store for lunch
$10 for dinner (E.g. in Copenhagen I had a dinner one night that was about $8.50 Canadian that consisted of 1/2 roast chicken, salad, and French fries - this was purchased at a fast food joint in the Istegade district).
My son and I had a Scandinavian accommodation/food budget that worked out pretty close to this, without feeling deprived at all (although in Copenhagen we stayed at a hotel we got on Priceline that included the breakfast for free, and most of the time we didn't eat lunch at all because we were too full from breakfast!).
Of course any transit or attractions will be extra.
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Post by jennifer on Jul 19, 2003 12:36:03 GMT -5
thanks xoxo Jen
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