What is the buying power of the USD in Costa Rica?
Q. I am going on holiday with a few of my friends to Costa Rica. The USD currently gets 517 Costa Rican Colones to 1 US dollar. I don't imagine that the buying power is 1 to 1, so could someone please enlighten me as to what the buying power of a US dollar will be in Costa Rica?
Asked by JDH. - Tue May 20 01:05:10 2008 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments

A. I think their price level is for 10~15% below US level.
Answered by Yuri - Tue May 20 07:35:11 2008

What is the best way to convert USD to Euros for spending money in Amsterdam?
Q. Are there shops and restaurants that would take my Wachovia Visa debit/credit card as payment and withdraw USD that they convert to euros? I don't want to have to walk around with alot of cash there. If I must withdraw cash, is it best to do it here or there? I'd imagine all of these things incur some kind of fee.
Asked by PaulN - Sun Nov 9 14:42:18 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Most Visa credit cards are OK for payment, not too much of a fee there. For cash you better take you bank card, and use it in an ATM, lower fees, normally. Check with your credit card company and your bank that your cards are ready for use in Europe, (and tell the companies that you plan on using them abroad, American companies seem to need to be told.) And ask about the fees they charge. You are right, traveling with cash is stupid, just take enough for the first day or so, or just get it out of the ATM after arriving.
Answered by Willeke - Sun Nov 9 15:20:49 2008

How much USD would i need to travel to London?
Q. I am thinking of traveling to London for maybe 3 to 2 days. How much USD would i need to make it?
Asked by xrosesxdiamondsx - Fri Apr 17 18:10:15 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Ok, well this should give you a good idea of making a trip to London: Cost of flights: $900 (LA to LHR) Accommodation: $120 / night (decent hotel) $15 - $30 / night (hostel or bedsit) Transport: $50 Tourist attactions: ( 2-300) It depends where you stay and what you plan on doing, but this should give you an idea. Peace out
Answered by Gee - Fri Apr 17 18:36:20 2009

Are the Europeans Trying to prevent the USD from getting stronger again?
Q. I asked a question when will the usd get stronger then the Euro again, and someone answered never, the Europeans wont allow it. Do they have this kind of control?
Asked by My name is Louisa. - Wed Jul 8 11:07:12 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Europeans? Try the Federal Reserve. The value of the dollar has diminished since the Federal Reserve was enacted, unconstitutionally, by the way.
Answered by davethenayber - Wed Jul 8 11:20:53 2009

What is the best computer to get for Second Life on a 900 USD budget.?
Q. I'm planning to buy a computer and I need help choosing one. But, i'm on a 900 USD budget and basically i need it exclisivly for second life.
Asked by j c - Fri Jul 25 16:53:01 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. just about anything on the market...I have 3 gigs of ram, and i rarely crash. So get at least that much. ;-)
Answered by stitchercross - Sun Jul 27 12:13:39 2008

What is a good country for seniors health care with favorable USD exchange rate.?
Q. Looking for a peaceful country with low cost dental and health care of high quality, good exchange rate with the USD, not cold climate and nice beaches, yet having a cosmopolitan city, with rent subsidy for low income seniors or low cost rents, and where there are some English speakers. New Zealand does not want older people, South Africa is not calm, Canada is too cold. Buenos Aires is appealing but rents are not low. Europe is out due to currency exchange rate. Does anyone know about Bermuda, Gibraltar, Cyprus, Uruguay?
Asked by Flower - Sun Sep 20 11:22:58 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The best bet on all count is India. Excellent healthcare at economical rates. excellent hospitality with low rents. lot of English speakers.very favorable exchange rates. Kerala in the south of India is a good destination if you can tolerate the warmth. good beaches..
Answered by joey - Sun Sep 20 17:24:06 2009

How Prices of SILVER are fixed in Indian Rupees (Multi Commodity Exchange) with respect to USD prices?
Q. Suppose the instant price in USD is 13.57 per Ounce and MCX price is 18300 INR per Kg. The INR price should be 13.57X39.90 (Current Exchange price)x 31 app (Conversion Factor). But it is not so. It comes to 16784 whereas the actual is 18300 INR. How the difference is explained?
Asked by yoginderjain - Mon Sep 24 06:10:18 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. from the archives: The dollar price is the ounce price. First convert the ounce into grams and then use the exchange rate. Then you will arrive at the price determined... Does this help any?
Answered by Tim B - Tue Sep 25 09:38:30 2007

if i receive USD can I send the money to my bank account as CAD?
Q. Basically, i want to sell something online, however i get USD payment offers and I am not sure if after receiving the payment it will be transferable to Canadian Dollars so i can send it to my bank account. Thanks in advance for the answer.
Asked by Kevy - Sun Jan 24 15:06:10 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

What kind of business could I start in the Philippines for 3,000 USD?
Q. I have a friend who is the average poor Filipino. He lives in Iloilo and I was wandering if I gave him $3,000 USD what kind of business he could start? Anybody have any clues? This would be in Iloilo NOT Manila.
Asked by TJ A - Tue May 19 17:50:28 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hmmm...$3,000.00 US, huh? For that much, you would probably be the richest person in the country. You could buy villages with the residents included. That's like 500 Trillion peso over there. Don't send your money there, it will end up paying for things like rotten duck eggs, karaoke machines, red horse beer and stupid tricycles.
Answered by nateskywalker - Sat May 23 00:55:43 2009

What is this currency and how much is it converted to USD?
Q. What is this currency and how much is it converted to USD? 28.08
Asked by Ghanouge - Thu Aug 5 02:36:29 2010 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

What is best payment method to make payments in USD?
Q. Hi there, I am living in UK and I wanted to make a payment abroad which is in USD. Can anyone help me the best payment method where I will have to pay less commission charges? What is advisable? TT, western union, Paypal?? I dont know what?? Thanks.
Asked by Kash - Tue Jan 12 04:58:58 2010 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The best option would be a credit card payment because you could make it online or over the phone and would probably be covered by cardholder insurance in case of any problems with the sale (depending on your card provider, of course). If you can't use a credit card Paypal would probably be the best second option as you will have full documentary evidence of the transaction, again, in case anything goes wrong.
Answered by Icon - Tue Jan 12 05:02:50 2010

Why is the exchange rate from USD to GBP increasing?
Q. I live in the US and I often buy CDs (Compact Discs, not certificates of deposit) from the UK. For the past year so A USD was worth about .5 GBP, or even a little less. I assumed this was because of the state of the economy. The economy, however, is seemingly worse then ever, yet the USD seems to be worth about .6 GBP. Will it continue in this direction? That would be phenomenal I hate paying upwards of 20 bucks for a single CD!
Asked by Rodie - Sat Oct 11 21:28:36 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I am not so sure its at .6GBP per dollar but you can expect it to be close or even grow more than that should the royal banks and treasuries not get thier bailouts sorted. the british traders right now are much more jittery right now and the speculation over trade in the entire world is causing problems all over the place the only one to benefit from this will be the US mark my words in 2009 the US stock market will be like no other it will be the bull market of the centuary of course
Answered by themanwiththeplan - Sat Oct 11 21:43:25 2008

How much lower can the USD go against the CDN?
Q. I know that it's an inexact science but where do you think the bottom is? What will be the balancing points? From what I read the CDN is more and more de-coupled from the USD so I'm not sure that there is anything that could stop it falling below 0.90 which is a problem for me. What news would make the USD get stronger? I just can't see what good news there will be that isn't consumer related and that can't last.
Asked by Rupert W - Mon Oct 29 22:15:03 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. time will come when the canadian treasury wont be able tocontrol the appreciation of the canadian money. usd is going under water.. This is a global problem where most currency are appreciating becuase of the pressure on the us currency and all the problems on deficit, trade, subprime, etc. within 6 months, your currency might be much stronger than what it is now.
Answered by Ditrick - Tue Oct 30 08:48:48 2007

How can you get a rough idea if the USD is going to get stronger against the EURO over a coming period?
Q. I want to find out if the USD will go up or down against the EURO in the next few days. Any ideas?
Asked by Shytey - Sun Mar 15 14:50:33 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. No one can accuratley predict which way things will go. It really depends on economic data that will be released over the coming days, and whether the data figures come out above or below expectations. I personally think the Euro will get stronger against the USD. My blog below may help you, but its more focused on Sterling. however, it does give info on upcoming data releases.
Answered by Itchy1977 - Mon Mar 16 08:02:39 2009

What was the ancient currecy of Ancient Byzantine? And how much equals 1 USD?
Q. I need to know how many whatever equals USD.
Asked by Anthony M - Sat Feb 27 16:38:28 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. 1 gold solidus = about 180 US dollars
Answered by Diana R - Sat Mar 6 12:14:00 2010

What do they use as their main currency in Mexico Pesos or USD?
Q. I will be travelling from Australia to Mexico and was wondering in Mexico do they normally use Peso or USD? Am i better to change AUD to Peso before i Leave austr? Will also be travelling to USA. Which way will i get better value out of our currency? If they charge Peso I am assuming that would be better for the aussie dollar. Thanks to anyone who can help!
Asked by cena_cant_c_me - Mon Jan 14 04:14:59 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Pesos are the main currency but most places will take both Pesos or USD. Generally speaking if you pay in USD you'll pay about 10% more for everything since stores and restaurants round the exchange rate to 10 Pesos to 1 USD, while the actual rate is closer to 11 Pesos to 1 USD. I'd take some USD with you, since I would think that they would be more available in Australia than Mexican Pesos, and then simply withdraw Pesos from an ATM. You bank will charge you, I know when I withdraw from my bank account in Canada the charges are between $3-$6. It adds does tend to add up so I tend to take out larger amounts. They way I look at it, the cost is about the same as if I bought travelers cheques and it's more convenient. Two tips about USD in… [cont.]
Answered by Rockin' Mel S - Mon Jan 14 10:10:07 2008

What is the range of costs for an apartment in London in USD?
Q. We are looking to move to London and don't know much about it. What are some of the good neighborhoods? How much would a nice 1 Bedroom cost in USD?
Asked by wanttolearn - Wed Jul 12 14:58:07 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Buy or rent? Location is the key to price here & it depends on your tastes. I'd suggest West London, Hammersmith & Fulham is pretty metropolitan if you're into that kind of thing. Further West, I'd recommend Richmond, Twickenham, Kingston etc. More laid back and very pretty. Check out & type in various station names from the map at It'll give you info about the local authority, socio-economic data, etc as well as link you to property price sites. Also try Good site that most lettings and buying estate agencies advertise on here. Currency converter at will help you convert GBP to USD at current market rates.
Answered by Charles N - Wed Jul 12 17:27:20 2006

Any Cheapest way to clear USD cheque in Singapore?
Q. I am internet marketer and start getting USD commission cheque from US bank. Anyone can suggest me what is the cheapest way to clear usd cheque in Singapore? I found out if i clear with local bank, the charges takes almost 20-30sgd and takes almost 1 month to clear. Amount not big, just a couple hundreds of USD dollar. Please help. Thanks!
Asked by cykang99 - Thu May 6 00:14:24 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. CyKang You bank cannot clear u.s. dollar checks except on a collection basis. As we cannpt clear your singapore check through our clearings. You should request the maker to stop payment on the check and wire the funds to you (cost approx. $50.00 U.S.) or if you both have PayPal, credit that way using the code as other service. The only other option is for the U.S. company to stop payment on the check and go to their bank and get a foreign draft payable to you thru a Singapore financial institutiion, Cost approx, $15 U.S.) Soccerref
Answered by SoccerRefToo - Thu May 6 00:22:58 2010

How does one raise finance to start a Big Company for International operations with an outlay of 50 M USD?
Q. Have tried to raise Private Equity / Venture capital without much success so where does one get a Promoter to raise 15% of the Outlay of USD 50 Million for a medium to large Company start up.
Asked by Capt Pushkar G - Fri Feb 1 06:56:12 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. In the mix of things $50,000,000 isn't a large sum for the start-up of a big company. The first thing needed is a feasability study business plan. It s a short plan that crunches numbers and shows where the money is. You'll need a lawyer and/or an accountants signature on that doc. If that plan has enough detail and reasonably projects profits and the attorney or accountant can't get you to the next step you can turn to an Angel. That s a person with money and knowledge in the area of you planned business. Up to this point your business is in a pre start-up phase often called incubation. The attorney and accountant or the angel can help you put together a team of associates that can get things going on a full business plan. Once that… [cont.]
Answered by fiftycentsthisyear - Fri Feb 1 08:56:59 2008

How much cash USD can a US Citizen bring to India?
Q. I want to find out how much cash in USD a US citizen can carry on a trip to India?
Asked by tgbhagat - Thu Nov 6 11:24:14 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I'm not sure how much you are allowed to enter India with but you can't leave the US with more than $10,000
Answered by Mark D - Sun Nov 9 13:30:14 2008