If you are thinking about traveling abroad, but are concerned about the cost of the trip, know that there are some countries where the rial has greater purchasing power than the local currency. They will make you feel like a very rich Arab sheikh.
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In other words, this means that you can enjoy more of the sights, shopping and cuisine in these places without burdening your pocket. I want to know what it is? Check out the five countries where your money goes the most.
Real: quotes and layout
Keeping in mind that the latest rates have been used for real conversion in the mentioned countries, using the beginning of February 2024 as a reference, so values may vary depending on the day you read on.
Furthermore, it is also important to consider factors other than currency conversion to evaluate your advantage in other countries, such as cost of living, job opportunities, laws and taxes. So, plan your trip well and research your destination.
1. Chile: Contradictions and Real Exchange Rate Advantage
Chile is a country of contrasts, home to everything from the world's driest desert, the Atacama, to the glaciers of Patagonia. Between these two extremes, you can also visit the capital Santiago, a cosmopolitan city full of culture, the beaches of Viña del Mar, the wineries of the Colchagua Valley and the mysterious Easter Island, home to the famous stone statues called mois.
Therefore, to enjoy all this, it is possible to rely on the advantage of the exchange rate of the real over the Chilean peso. Currently, 1.00 Brazilian Real is equal to 191.39 Chilean Peso.
2. Argentina: proximity and beauty
Argentina is one of the favorite destinations for Brazilians, and this is no coincidence. In addition to geographical and cultural proximity, the country offers stunning landscapes, historic cities, quality wineries and irresistible cuisine.
Surprisingly, the real is worth more than the Argentine peso. At the current exchange rate, 1.00 Brazilian Real is equivalent to 166.02 Argentine Pesos.
3. Egypt: Treasures and tourist attractions
Meanwhile, Egypt is a wonderful country, containing treasures of ancient Egyptian civilization, such as the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings and the Sphinx. But not only that. The country also has other attractions, such as the Nile River, which is the longest in the world.
As well as the Red Sea, which is a paradise for divers, the Sinai Desert, which has sacred mountains, and modern Cairo, which is the largest city in Africa. So, to visit this amazing country, you can take advantage of the devaluation of the Egyptian pound, which currently equals 1.00 Brazilian reals equal to 6.19 Egyptian pounds.
4. Colombia: Tourism, Real and Colombian Peso
Colombia is another country neighboring Brazil that has emerged in the field of tourism in recent years. You can visit cities like Bogota, Medellin and Cartagena, which have museums, churches, squares and a lively nightlife.
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