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D.D.



Joined: 29 May 2008

PostPosted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 4:53 pm    Post subject: 2 million Reply with quote

Is two million won good enough for 21 days in the Philippines?
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VanIslander



Joined: 18 Aug 2003
Location: Geoje, Hadong, Tongyeong,... now in a small coastal island town outside Gyeongsangnamdo!

PostPosted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 5:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

2 mill won is under $ 1,500 U.S.

so over 21 days that's like under $75/day

that isn't to include airfare is it?
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D.D.



Joined: 29 May 2008

PostPosted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 5:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

No it's for hotels and spending money.
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ttompatz



Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It will be fine if you are not planning to spend your time in 4 or 5* accommodations.

It really depends on where you are going. If you are going to Manila then it will be tight (unless you plan to stay in some dive somewhere).

If you are going to places like Boracay you will be OK in the low-mid range places (remember that it is peak season (now to mid Jan).

IF you plan to stay in pension houses and travel around you are fine.

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I-am-me



Joined: 21 Feb 2006
Location: Hermit Kingdom

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

My advice: Don't pack much. When you get here go to SM or NCCC mall. You will find clothes and styles not seen in Korea. Lots of choice here. I have bought shorts and shirts for no more than $3 each. The exchange rate is pretty good so far. $1500 should last you.
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D.D.



Joined: 29 May 2008

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 5:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Any need for dress shoes and pants or is it just shirts and shorts.
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DCJames



Joined: 27 Jul 2006

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:19 pm    Post subject: Re: 2 million Reply with quote

D.D. wrote:
Is two million won good enough for 21 days in the Philippines?


It's going to be a bit tight.

Two years ago 1000 KRW could buy 56 pesos. Now, 1000 KRW buys 34 pesos. Shocked

Make a daily budget and stick to it. In fact, try to spend less than your budget each day.

I'm not sure it's worth vacationing when you're constantly worried about how much things cost.
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