| Author |
Message |
bryak
WayToRussified
Joined: 28 Oct 2005
Posts: 321
Location: Edmonton, Canada
|
 Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 10:00 pm Post subject: How much money should I take? |
 |
|
As you all may or may not know I will be living in Russia and working as an English teacher come September. I'll be living in the city of Zelenograd, just outside of Moscow, and will be arriving about the last week of August, prob'ly the 28th or so.
My dilemma is: I won't recieve my first paycheque until the 22nd of September, leaving me with almost a full month to fend for myself financially.
So my question is: How much money should I take with me in order to comfortably survive the first month?
Bear in mind that I will have my accomodation taken care of (including utilities, furnishing, etc. but not telephone or internet, which I would like to set up as soon as possible). Everything else I will have to provide for myself. |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Kesha
Talk Show Host
Joined: 26 Sep 2005
Posts: 258
Location: Terrapin Station
|
| Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 10:58 pm Post subject: |
|
|
"Comfort" is a relative term.
Take as much as you can! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Zach10791
Moderator
Joined: 19 Mar 2005
Posts: 815
|
| Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 3:19 am Post subject: |
|
|
I agree with Kesha, take it all in Canadian and convert it in to Rubles. You will double if not triple the amount of cash you take with you. 
Good luck teaching English! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
camarks
Moderator
Joined: 30 Sep 2005
Posts: 333
Location: Richmond, VA USA
|
| Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 4:19 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Are you maintaining a bank account at home? If so, take very little cash and use ATMs as needed. It is very simple. I have been very lax on my last few trips, carying no more cash than I do around home. There is an ATM in the baggage claim area at SVO2. I take out 3000 to 6000 rubles while waiting for my bags and have been good to go. I've been to a number of cities around Russia and have never had any trouble getting money out of my checking account at home from an ATM. The exchange rate and fees have been reasonable (as little as other methods of transfering money but possibly on the rise) and you can't beat the convenience. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
bryak
WayToRussified
Joined: 28 Oct 2005
Posts: 321
Location: Edmonton, Canada
|
| Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:56 pm Post subject: |
|
|
That's a good suggestion as long as they don't ding me with fees, etc.
I'll manage I'm sure.... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
mediashark
Moderator
Joined: 04 Nov 2004
Posts: 1599
|
| Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:59 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| ATMs are your friend! Cash is nice but it's not safe! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Miami
WayToRussified
Joined: 27 Feb 2006
Posts: 340
|
| Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 3:38 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| camarks wrote: | | Are you maintaining a bank account at home? If so, take very little cash and use ATMs as needed. |
That is your answer right there. ATM's are reletively common. Most banks have walk-up ATM's in front on the sidewalk, just like in the U.S. and Canada. I found one in a drug store (apteka) too. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
raerkelens
Frequent Guest
Joined: 19 Dec 2005
Posts: 20
|
| Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 9:30 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Just take some money with you for travelling, at the airport you will find ATM's to take your Roubles. Life in Russia is somewhat cheaper then in Europe, my main experience is Vladivostok. I spend around 60-70 Euro a week for two persons, but we consumed a lot  and bought a lot of imported products. Outside the big cities life is more cheaper.
Good luck and enjoy every minute.
Robert |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
