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Is it worth it to change dollars to pounds????
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I don't see the point...
there are also dollars going around ...
we brought a bunch of pounds back home - now waiting for the next trip
there are also dollars going around ...
we brought a bunch of pounds back home - now waiting for the next trip
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answered 15 years ago
I never change anything for pounds. I don’t see the point. Everything has been bought a long time ago (such as towels, etc.) and lies at home, but you can buy a couple of magnets and a new T-shirt for USD, you won’t save anything by changing money
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answered 15 years ago
I always change to pounds (only in banks) ...
firstly, when calling prices in $ they always overestimate, in pounds it’s easier for you to bargain for a taxi, souvenirs (if you are the 1st time), fruits and ... for example, if you were told $ 3 for a taxi, then in pounds they will say 15 (rate 1k- 5.7 pounds) you can still throw it off, but they throw off $ without hunting, they love them too much, they may not even give you back.
in 2x in public transport it is cheaper instead of $ 1 1lb ...
and in 3 supermarkets (many) they don’t take $ ... and if they do, the course is not at all profitable.
if you don’t need all this, then you don’t have to bother with the exchange, and if you change, then change a little so that there is no left ... Good luck
firstly, when calling prices in $ they always overestimate, in pounds it’s easier for you to bargain for a taxi, souvenirs (if you are the 1st time), fruits and ... for example, if you were told $ 3 for a taxi, then in pounds they will say 15 (rate 1k- 5.7 pounds) you can still throw it off, but they throw off $ without hunting, they love them too much, they may not even give you back.
in 2x in public transport it is cheaper instead of $ 1 1lb ...
and in 3 supermarkets (many) they don’t take $ ... and if they do, the course is not at all profitable.
if you don’t need all this, then you don’t have to bother with the exchange, and if you change, then change a little so that there is no left ... Good luck
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answered 15 years ago
I would change only for travel in a minibus, tk. it's less than $1, and change is reluctant to give.
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answered 15 years ago
Of course, it is necessary to change, but it’s not worth a large sum at once. It’s just that the local currency is really more convenient for little things. In addition, earlier in Egypt there was money that was scary to touch! And now everything is quite decent. Water, cigarettes, groceries - definitely more profitable in pounds. And souvenirs, maybe not essential)
Have a nice holiday!;)
Have a nice holiday!;)
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answered 15 years ago
Change to pounds need a small amount
To buy small souvenirs that cost less than a dollar
For everything else, it is more convenient to pay in dollars.
To buy small souvenirs that cost less than a dollar
For everything else, it is more convenient to pay in dollars.
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answered 15 years ago
probably didn't buy anything.
because they took everything WHOLESALE!
if the magnet is 10 (and there bargaining is appropriate in any case)
if hibiscus - up to 2 kg :)
And don't use public transport :)
because they took everything WHOLESALE!
if the magnet is 10 (and there bargaining is appropriate in any case)
if hibiscus - up to 2 kg :)
And don't use public transport :)
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answered 15 years ago
1. when calculating in dollars. you will be considered an unfavorable exchange rate (loss-10 percent)
2. Arabs never have small dollars. for change and, tired of waiting in the heat, you will be forced to give a dollar or two
3. You will throw off the remaining pounds at the airport in the duty free on the way back. cup
conclusion: change 100 dollars for pounds and take small dollars with you
2. Arabs never have small dollars. for change and, tired of waiting in the heat, you will be forced to give a dollar or two
3. You will throw off the remaining pounds at the airport in the duty free on the way back. cup
conclusion: change 100 dollars for pounds and take small dollars with you
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answered 15 years ago
I agree with many. Indeed, it is better to change for pounds, but only in a bank and small amounts .. It turns out cheaper .. And it is calculated in souvenir shops and with taxi drivers .. If they are calculated in dollars, they equate 1 dollar-5 pounds, and if in a bank then 1 dollar-5.56 pounds. And in dollars they beat prices more than in pounds. And if there are pounds left, the airport seems to have a reverse exchange office, at least we were told so. But we did not change because we spent everything :)
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answered 15 years ago
I will say this. If you are a passive tourist in Egypt, and even stick your nose out of the hotel only to neighboring shops and on excursions, and besides, you don’t count money at all. Yes, no need to change.
If you want to actively relax, that is, to move somewhere by taxi often - to go to local supermarkets, to the fruit market, in general, to actively join local life, then you need to change dollars for pounds. Prices in pounds are always less than in dollars. The arithmetic is simple. By changing 100 dollars for pounds you will get 556-560 pounds (I don’t know what exchange rate is now). And paying in dollars, the same your hundred will be equal to 500 pounds. Of course, if 100 bucks is your limit on rest, then the difference is of course not significant at all.
If you want to actively relax, that is, to move somewhere by taxi often - to go to local supermarkets, to the fruit market, in general, to actively join local life, then you need to change dollars for pounds. Prices in pounds are always less than in dollars. The arithmetic is simple. By changing 100 dollars for pounds you will get 556-560 pounds (I don’t know what exchange rate is now). And paying in dollars, the same your hundred will be equal to 500 pounds. Of course, if 100 bucks is your limit on rest, then the difference is of course not significant at all.
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answered 15 years ago
Karmel, i.e. if you bargained for some goods for 100 dollars, then you can pay only 500 pounds? So it turns out from your words? Completely disagree. Arabs speak all prices for goods in dollars and are also traded in dollars. And then, if you want to pay in pounds, then the rate is clearly not called 5, but rather 6. So it’s cheaper to pay with dollars. Only for goods that are less than the dollar, it is profitable to pay in pounds, although now they also give change if you insistently ask. It’s just that for this change, he will try to sell you something else in order to give money.
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answered 15 years ago
I don’t agree with the amir, it was always cheaper to pay in pounds ...
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answered 15 years ago
for_luda I repeat. Arabs call the price in dollars. If you bargained for $100, how much would an Arab tell you to give him pounds? 500? I will never believe.
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answered 15 years ago
Amir1 I don't know when you rested and why you prove so confidently that you are wrong!!! I was in Egypt a week ago and the bidouin prices are in dollars and pounds, they are even interested in how it is more convenient for you. It’s better to ask right away in pounds. We had a dollar, we didn’t have time to change it, and when we paid 7 dollars = 35 pounds, but the driver began to demand 10 dollars, we didn’t give any more.
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answered 15 years ago
Amir1 No. When asked how much this product costs in pounds, the Arab will say 500. But if you ask how much in dollars, yes, 100. When you ask how much something costs, immediately make a reservation-in pounds, plz.
How many times have you been to Egypt, Amir?
How many times have you been to Egypt, Amir?
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answered 15 years ago
Karmel I was in Egypt 17 times and all the time I led an active lifestyle, because I was constantly visited by people who were in Egypt for the first time. I showed them everything, so I always took an active part in shopping. Last time it was 12/25/2008. Prices for goods were always announced in dollars, and only if asked, they were converted into pounds at a super unfavorable rate, because. Arabs do not like their currency very much.
this, of course, does not apply to travel in minibuses and taxis, where prices are initially announced in pounds.
reply to merry_kaa. Usually, in a minibus or taxi, one price is initially called, and on the way the taxi driver tries to raise it. At the end of the route, some taxi drivers impudently say that you negotiated for a big price. These are the Arabs and their style, and this case has nothing to do with the dollar. They do the same in pounds. You negotiate for 2 pounds, and at the end he says "twenty".
In such cases, I simply lay him the agreed amount and silently get out of their cars, hearing dissatisfied exclamations in pursuit. But it’s cool and cool, you won’t see this here - exotic :)))
this, of course, does not apply to travel in minibuses and taxis, where prices are initially announced in pounds.
reply to merry_kaa. Usually, in a minibus or taxi, one price is initially called, and on the way the taxi driver tries to raise it. At the end of the route, some taxi drivers impudently say that you negotiated for a big price. These are the Arabs and their style, and this case has nothing to do with the dollar. They do the same in pounds. You negotiate for 2 pounds, and at the end he says "twenty".
In such cases, I simply lay him the agreed amount and silently get out of their cars, hearing dissatisfied exclamations in pursuit. But it’s cool and cool, you won’t see this here - exotic :)))
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answered 15 years ago
forgot. Also prices for towels, souvenirs and any small goods are also in pounds.
But the point is that no matter what currency you trade in, the Arab is always trying to fool you. This rule is. He knows how much he is ready to sell you a product for and will not sell it cheaper than this price. It doesn't matter if it's dollars or pounds. And if you manage to cheat on the course, then it’s generally good. Be vigilant and consider.
But the point is that no matter what currency you trade in, the Arab is always trying to fool you. This rule is. He knows how much he is ready to sell you a product for and will not sell it cheaper than this price. It doesn't matter if it's dollars or pounds. And if you manage to cheat on the course, then it’s generally good. Be vigilant and consider.
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answered 15 years ago
Amir1
Oh 17 times!! I pass of course, I was there 10 times and lived at one time for six months. But such a case as you write about a taxi happened to me only on the first visit. I'm shocked! Honestly! You just blew my mind!!!! I am confused!!! Probably, apparently, I just know how to clearly agree on the cost of the trip in broken Arabic-English from the very beginning! They also always tell me the price in pounds .... Well ... respect to me in this case !!!!!!!!!
And also a request, if you are such an Egyptologist, you should not call the Egyptians - Arabs.
Maybe this was all the "salt" in trade and exchange relations? :))))
Oh 17 times!! I pass of course, I was there 10 times and lived at one time for six months. But such a case as you write about a taxi happened to me only on the first visit. I'm shocked! Honestly! You just blew my mind!!!! I am confused!!! Probably, apparently, I just know how to clearly agree on the cost of the trip in broken Arabic-English from the very beginning! They also always tell me the price in pounds .... Well ... respect to me in this case !!!!!!!!!
And also a request, if you are such an Egyptologist, you should not call the Egyptians - Arabs.
Maybe this was all the "salt" in trade and exchange relations? :))))
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answered 15 years ago
Karmel I am very happy for you that you are such a smart girl. :))) But unfortunately not all tourists, especially those who go there for the first time, can be so smart there right away. And my advice applies specifically to such tourists, but I did not try to advise you anything.
And relationships are like a mirror: as you show, you will see. I have a lot of friends in Hurghada. But there are simply sick people with whom you don’t want to not only communicate, but don’t want to say hello. But every year they become more civilized and I think very soon there will be no problems.
And the last. Can I see your photo? Do you by any chance look like an Egyptian? Maybe they perceive you as their own, and therefore the prices are in pounds, in a taxi they don’t try to deceive and all that. Maybe in this, as you say "all the salt"?
And relationships are like a mirror: as you show, you will see. I have a lot of friends in Hurghada. But there are simply sick people with whom you don’t want to not only communicate, but don’t want to say hello. But every year they become more civilized and I think very soon there will be no problems.
And the last. Can I see your photo? Do you by any chance look like an Egyptian? Maybe they perceive you as their own, and therefore the prices are in pounds, in a taxi they don’t try to deceive and all that. Maybe in this, as you say "all the salt"?
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answered 15 years ago