lil_ash
February 20, 2012, 2:21am
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Re: How much will I need in Pakistan?
Oh lil_ash! If only u knew my money woes. Its just that with the unexpected expenses we have had and increasing cost in America (on nearly everything) we are going broke. But I booked this trip in advance and got a good deal. The awesome thing is I got bunch of chocolate on sale a few weeks ago to give as gifts and some bath and body stuff also on sale. I also bought a few toys for the kiddos but thats about it. I still have more to buy but am only getting stuff for the young ones, and for my grandmas sister who still lives there but that’s about it. I also have a mangni to attend of my cousins so I bought a gift for the groom but yet have to get something for the bride. (maybe jewelery) I don’t mind spending money on people but when it comes to myself I always get short changed. I have decided to take $600 with me and no more. I am mostly going there to meet people. Shopping is just an afterthought but what girl would give it up? I also want to give my boss and his assistant a gift and the bosses brother (who is part owner) and 2 coworkers I like. I could give 16 female coworkers gifts but I decided to choose the most important coworkers who I have built a relationship with and like. If the others mind, so be it. Its not like they give me gifts for anything. They are just matlabi. The others like me a lot and have done stuff for me which is why I want to get them something.
Well its a good thing you have shopped for the gifts already. If gift part is done then I thing you are set. If you have a decided a budget and your keen on it then that is all that matters. Last time my sister went to pakistan she had not decided her budget, she went with 2000$ and exceeded her expenses to 5000$. But once you know your exepenses and know what exactly to spend, there should be no problem. I hope you enjoy your trip!:k: