Tuesday Tips! - How much Spending Money?

Tuesday Tips!

How much Spending Money?

Spending money:

Here is a guide to estimating your spending money

Expenses to consider:

Gifts for others

-       Who do you have to buy for?  Parents, siblings, friends? 

-       What would you likely buy them?  $5-$10 item or $10-$20 item?  

-       Do they collect something? (Spoons, Tshirts)

-       Make a list of each person you intend to buy for then make a cost estimate for each person. 

Souvenirs

-       What do you like to buy for you? T-shirts $15-$30, Sweatshirts $25-$40

-       Look around your room, what kind of souvenirs do you like best? artwork, crafts, crests, figurines, books (estimate a cost).

Postcards

-       How many do you have to send? Estimate $1 per card and $1 per card for stamps. Stamps might be hard to find….

Snacks

-       Do you like daily snacks? 

-       Bring some with you (granola bars) (Chocolate bars melt)

-       What do you like to buy? Chocolate bars, chips, pop? $2 a day? These might be available when we do out trips.

Meals

-       Meals are included at Our Cabana and during our stay in Mexico City, including our dinner out.

Emergency stuff

-          Try to anticipate what you will need during the trip.  We will give you a comprehensive kit list, but count on taking things like sanitary pads, kleenexes, lotions (if you get a rash, lotions can be expensive), medications etc.

-          Get a new battery for your camera / flashlight etc. BEFORE you leave whether you think it needs it or not.  These can be very expensive.