In article <1067856734.614519@osprey.und.ac.za>,
"Clive Reid" wrote:
> On the cost of visiting Argentina (October 2003). The currency was about 1
> USD = 2.8 Pesos. Costs were very cheap compared to Western Europe.
>
> e.g.
> Subway ticket in Buenos Aires = 0.70 Pesos
> Excellent steak dinner/drinks/tip In Buenos Aires <= 30 Pesos
> Bottled water = 1 Pesos at shop (perhaps 2 in hotel)
yes, it is a bargain. Lots of European tourists there in March taking
advantage of purchasing power (even bette now).
> This is because there was a huge devaluation of their currency from 1USD = 1
> Pesos to today's value. I understand that the Peso is gaining back ground
> from month to month, so keep your information up to date.
It's pretty much stabilised at the ARS 2.8-2.9/USD level. |
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