Re: How much will I need in Pakistan?
Okay so in a week I am going to Pakistan to visit the few relatives we have left there. I am going by myself. My husband wanted to give me $300 (27254 Rupees) to spend there on everything. I wanted to get a few saada outfits to wear when visiting my aunts house here in America or for going to the masjid and 2-3 party outfits of which one will be good enough to wear to a wedding. Is this enough? I don’t think so. My husband says he may give me $200 more and make it $500. I also have to buy a few friends gifts. Nothing fancy, just a shawl or earrings and bangles. Plus I am also buying gifts from here to give to my relatives there (about 10 gifts)So, I was thinking of getting lawn outfits. I was wondering if there are outfits for $40-$80? I know a friend of mine had a nice outfit on that was a little light but also could be worn to a light dawat and she said it was $70 only but she bought it from some shop in her hometown. Also I am a bit embarrassed because I have a cousin who is very rich and she wanted to take me shopping but I can’t afford what she can and don’t know how to tell her so I decided to tell her I am shopping in another area with someone but she still wants to take me to some places. The other cousin in KHI where I will be staying are middle class, well a little below that and they cant afford much so if they go out somewhere I may have to pay. My Mom was telling me she went out with them when she was there, just with the kids (they r actually in their teens) and had to pay for them. She felt bad about letting them pay b/c they can’t afford to do so much. Thats why I don’t think $300 is enough if I am going out for tafri and stuff. any advice for those who live there or have recently visited and done shopping let me know the prices. By the way I am only visiting Karachi and Islamabad. Thanks.
300 dollars! what planet are you living on?
Last time i went to Pakistan, we went to Murree for 2 days, i had PKR 27,000 with me and by next day, were all finished, on top of that there was no money changer in Murree and i cud not change the dollars i had with me.