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What One Dollar can get You Around the World

One American dollar may not be able to get you much in this country, however do not underestimate the power of it.

Koralie Barrau
Nov 16, 2015
George Washington University
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What One Dollar can get You Around the World

The world's most popular currency is the United States dollar bill. A single greenback can only buy you about a pack of gum, one hour of parking, or a few bananas. However, around the world, one dollar can get you far much more, or even extremely less than one would typically think.

Nepal

About 10 dumplings and a bottle of coke. An entire meal for one dollar. This beats Subway's five-dollar foot long deal by a large margin. Talk about a deal! (theblaze)

Average price in the US: $12.00

Philippines

A 40-minute massage. At nice resorts, the price may rise for about seven dollars US. (travelhub.insureandgo.)

Average price in the US: $60.00

Also: One men's haircut, three pounds of rice, one gallon on water, or two-kilometer taxi ride.

France

A pencil. Just one lonely pencil.

Average Price in the US: $2.19 for a dozen

Turkey

A delicious breakfast. Simit, a sesame-crusted bread that is a Turkish breakfast favorite. Each roll is about 50 cents. (one.org)

Average Price in the US: $1.35 a piece

India

An unlimited rice meal. You may not be getting a gourmet, 3-course meal, but this is definitely better than the typical, all you can eat Chinese buffet in America.

( theblaze )

Average Price in the US: $12.95 for a single rice dish


Italy

Two cups of coffee and three pastries. For one dollar, one can have a typical Italian breakfast. Also, Italian coffee makes Starbucks taste like water. You must try it! (cnn)

Average Price in the US: $7.00

Peru

Two pounds of mangoes. This averages out to about three to four mangos in total, depending on the size. (readysettrek.com)

Average Price in the US: $1 for two mangoes.


Canada

Due to high prices and taxes in Canada, one can probably only get a single postcard for one dollar. Not including the stamp. (blog.hostelbookers)

Average Price in the US: 50 cents for one.


Venezuela

A full tank of gas ( and more ). In Venezuela, some say that gas is cheaper than water. In some places, one gallon is only four cents! Can you imagine? (pri.org)

Average Price in the US: $46- $57

Amazing right? Just remember, every penny counts, and appreciate the value of what you have.

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