Anyone else been to the US lately? What did you think about price of stuff?

[scooterscot]

Been to the US fairly consistently the past few years. On this trip the differences are noticeable. Even though Euro / Sterling exchange rates with the dollar such as they are, the price of stuff in general in the US has certainly increased from what I remember. Found the US to be quite expensive now, eating out $70-80, no where that posh but that's a lot for one.

Was talking with an IT guy on the flight into Vegas, 'we don't have inflation he said' Say what... What's he on I thought.

Been looking now and again at this armani scarf I saw in Munich, €350 - saw the exact same scarf in San Fran for $950!

So if you think you'll go to the US for some bargains think again. iPad is only $300 though, very tempted.

[MarillionFan]

What's the hotel like?

[sasguru]

Supposed family man goes on holiday alone to a city noted for its gay population. Pretty obvious what's going on.

[Churchill]

Supposed family man goes on holiday alone to a city noted for its gay population. Pretty obvious what's going on.

That's only like MF "going Greek"...

What's the hotel like?

Apparently the pillows are nice and soft...

[sasguru]

Apparently the pillows are nice and bitable...

FTFY

[Pondlife]

Is that why they put a little mint on them?

[BlasterBates]

I experienced a deja vu moment when I opened the thread.

[Churchill]

I experienced a deja vu moment when I opened the thread.

What? Again?

[psychocandy]

Been to the US fairly consistently the past few years. On this trip the differences are noticeable. Even though Euro / Sterling exchange rates with the dollar such as they are, the price of stuff in general in the US has certainly increased from what I remember. Found the US to be quite expensive now, eating out $70-80, no where that posh but that's a lot for one.

Was talking with an IT guy on the flight into Vegas, 'we don't have inflation he said' Say what... What's he on I thought.

Been looking now and again at this armani scarf I saw in Munich, €350 - saw the exact same scarf in San Fran for $950!

So if you think you'll go to the US for some bargains think again. iPad is only $300 though, very tempted.

Just come back from Florida. WDW and all that.

Disney itself has turned into a complete rip-off these days. Very expensive. $35 for a crap Disney t-shirt, $40 for a crap buffet in Disney restaurant.

Also, some of the stuff in the shops outside equates to same price once converted to pounds. (As I kept telling the Mrs - theres no point buying stuff if it costs the same back home and you got the hassle of lugging it home in the suitcase!)

[Churchill]

Just come back from Florida. WDW and all that.

Disney itself has turned into a complete rip-off these days. Very expensive. $35 for a crap Disney t-shirt, $40 for a crap buffet in Disney restaurant.

Also, some of the stuff in the shops outside equates to same price once converted to pounds. (As I kept telling the Mrs - theres no point buying stuff if it costs the same back home and you got the hassle of lugging it home in the suitcase!)

I bet your kids really love going on holiday with you!