Does anybody know what the exchange rate is in Arillas at the moment ?
We are coming last week in May, last year it was about 2-3euros better than at home, everybody gave roughly the same rate, so would guess around 1.10 this year, as its 1.08 at the moment in Sheffield. Bring back the Drachma!
I got 1.13 at the ATM in Corfu last week. But Nationwide account holders BEWARE. Not only are they now charging £1 per withdrawal (I knew about this) - which I didn't think was too bad - but I have also been charged about £5 commission on each withdrawal. I shan't be using that system again!!
I closed my n/wide account for that very reason, Sandy. It was going to cost me £6.00 for every £100.00 that I took out. I need the money more than N/wide, I think.
Sorry we missed you again!!
maybe our eggy ,will let us know what the euro is in resort ,when he,s on his travels ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Its slowly going up, I hope it continues for the next month.
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Hi from Sunny Arillas! The rate here is 1.126 at the moment
Janis x
Thats good news.Its a bit better than here. Lets hope that it stays on the way up. Thanks for the replies.
11th june ,and its around e110......yammas
Sunbeds, weather and exchange rates...all good and up to date information you have posted this morning Kevin...big thanks :-)
Eileen.xxx
Morning all. I spoke to Theo from Arillas Car hire, he informed me its 1:10 at the mo!!!! Never mind. Not long now..
Remember when it was £1- Euro165....and before that the Drachma, infact we were there when they had that year of both currencies. Who cares though if a pork chop costs me £6 or 8 Euro.....im still eating a pork chop in Corfu.
Just a couple more weeks to go
That's the thing isn't it, we all hope and pray that it will fluctuate in our favour but at the end of the day I know where I'd rather be and I wholeheartedly agree, I too would rather eat a Pork chop in Corfu...very funny, that made me laugh :-)
Did I read correctly on here that Arkokl are not charging commission?considering bringing english cash if that's the case
As I said once before.............. its pennies,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, doesnt make a difference unless you are changing large amounts up. your on holiday,,,, have 2 pork chops in Arillas!
We came on holiday , one year, with commission free T/C's to change here.
Hire Car 300e
Appt 350e
Eating out etc 350e
Cigs / alcohol to take home 500e ( we both smoke )
Approx 1500e for two weeks. By taking advantage of the exchange rate we made around 42e extra. ( Peannuts, I know but a free meal one evening )
So , business to Arillas plus a few small extras to go with those pork chops.
The free meal is irrelevant. The business to locals is worth it's weight.
Negg
Well with apt costs and spends I will be changing £2500 (jesus) so just wanting to know what best option for us.
How much will I get for 2s 11d I always prefer pre decimal coinage. I've got some old drachmas here somewhere.
I didn't know that travellers cheques were commission free? Now that is a useful piece of information.
Would anyone object if I asked for 3 pork chops?
;-)
Jo please don't bring cash, my son-in-law once had his bag stolen at the airport on the way out, he had the T/cheques and My daughter had the cash so they were able to claim once they got to Kos but it caused a lot of upset.
Val x
Travellers cheques seem a good option then, maybe a 50/50 split with cash is the way to go.
I have been trying to guestimate how much we will need for the 3 of us (our daughter is 13) for the first 2 weeks of August.
As we are on a package so its just food and drink with the occasional trip. Not sure on the cost of living as this is our first trip back to Arillas after 14 years. Any rough guestimates would be welcome, I dont want to go short and I know there is no ATM!
Thanks for any advise,
Sue
Hi Maizetina
Depends if you like to eat out at every meal time? If you do I think a rough guide would be 70 to 100 euros a day. If you can do your own self catering - brekkie should be easy and the supermarkets carry a good range of foodstuffs and fresh fruit. Cooked British brekkie starts at just under 5 euros.
Options for lunch range from a very reasonable greek salad or toasted something at 4 euros. Evening meals start at just under 10 euros for three courses in many tavernas. Depends if you like to have a glass of wine or beer with your meal aswell. If you think 8 or 9 euros for a round of drinks for the three of you you might have a good idea what an evening out will cost.
My advice is split whatever you fetch into two for both weeks and when it runs out it's sardines on toast. Believe me I've done that before :-) and still had a great time
Enjoy your holiday folks
Cheers Nan x
Sound advice Nan 8)
Val x
To answer Jo's question I have looked at tourist rates compared to Arillas rates and £2500 to euros, changed in Arillas. brings you an approx extra 42 euros at todays rates. This is after the 1.5% commission charge.
But... For that amount of cash you may get the commission rate down.
1% commission puts another 15e in your favour.
And... don't forget you can play the market, albeit in a small way, and watch the rates rise, or maybe fall.
Estimates based on the figures I have today.
(42e ? - Pork chops all round then!)
Negg
Hi Nan
Thanks for the advice, Not far off what I was thinking!
We will have to eat out everyday so we can visit every old haunt..
Thanks again 22 days and counting .... X
Nan luvver, just get yer rear end round to Bardis and make me laugh like you just did. I upset the whole bar here when I exploded just a few seconds ago. 2s11d didn't even buy a record when I was young. And I give you more than a few years.
I am SO looking forward to sharing some Arillas time. Mind you, none of the clocks work.....
Phil
Eggy that is exactly the kind of advice I needed. Its a no-brainer aint it. Thanks x
The exchange rate was 1.12 in Arillas this week.
Tiz stil e1.12 today
Negg
Well I bit the bullet the other day and was offered 1.115 so decided to go for that and consider it one less job done! One thing that I did find confusing and a little tip...When I rang a few places and asked what their rate was I also asked exactly how many euros I would get for my money. Even though somewhere else matched the EXACT rate, the amount differed by around 180E!! Figure that out! Just worth checking.
1.10 today after commission on Sterling travellers cheques.
Phil
Quote from: justphil on July 22, 2011, 05:33:36 PM
1.10 today after commission on Sterling travellers cheques.
Phil
Any update on the exchange rate today in Arillas please it's 1.10 here in blighty...
I got 1.12 in resort yesterday.
Before we left on Monday (sob) I noticed a rate of 1:13.
Jo
Are you back already?? that went quick. Hope you had a great time.
Ness
Yes Ness only went for 10 nights this time, totally gutted to be home but had an absolutely fantastic time thanks.
That went so quick Jo. Glad you had a great time. Hopefully will get to see some of your photos?
Ness