The American dollar might not take the average person in the United States very far, but it can go the distance depending where you are overseas. It's a big reason why many people become expats, actually, finding that they can enjoy a higher quality of life on significantly less.
After Redditor molonu asked the online community, "What are some things $100 USD can get you in the world's poorest country?" people revealed just how far that kind of money can really go.
"I'm from Nicaragua..."
I'm from Nicaragua, the poorest country in Latin America.
$100 was my rent for a tiny apartment, bathroom, internet, water and electricity included.
"My first time in the Philippines..."
I've been to the Philippines two times and $100 can get you quite a lot.
My first time in the Philippines it got my friend and I a cottage next to the sea, free meals (or sometimes a little more for 30 cents), scuba gear and red horse so cheap that I nearly got addicted to the stuff. We probably only spent 50 dollars max during our time on that island. Helps that my friend was Filipino so he knew vacation spots that the locals go to.
Second time I went to Puerto Princesa and took a $12 five hour bus ride to El Nido. Over the course of a week and a half I think I must have spent $300 max and that's with loads of alcohol and food involved.
One of the most beautiful countries I've ever been to and with some of the nicest people to boot. I'm definitely hoping to visit again someday and would highly recommend it to anyone who can go.
"I have been to North Korea..."
I have been to North Korea and $100 can get you quite some food in the "privileged supermarket" reserved for the political elites. I was able to buy soft drinks made in North Korea for like $2.
However, if you are not part of the political elite, showing that you have $100 will land you into a gulag because owning foreign currency is illegal.
In Vietnam, $100 can get you 500 draft beers (Bia Hoi) on Hanoi's beer street.
"A bribe..."
In Cambodia: A bribe to get a drivers license, fake any legal work, 200 bowls of noodles (@2000 riel each), a VIP status at a bar and drinks all night, 400 pastries, etc.
"It's around..."
GiphySoooooo much good beer in the chezch republic and Hungary. It's around 39 cents American for a really good beer.
"You can usually..."
With $100, you could live comfortably for a week or two in many Southeast Asian countries (Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia), especially if you're OK with bunking in hostels ($5-10/night). Street markets are incredibly inexpensive; a few bucks is more than sufficient to both tingle your taste buds and achieve sexy satiation. Transportation is also super affordable: You can usually reach any local destination for under $2 US.
"I bought almost every meal..."
I went to Chiapas, Mexico and spent $100 in five days (stayed with a friend and my flight was $300 from LAX). I bought almost every meal, entry to museums, guided tours at Mayan ruins, and multiple bus trips. In addition I stayed one night at an eco lodge in the rainforest with a beautiful pool for $80, all meals included!
"It was way more than enough..."
When I went to Bulgaria, $100 equaled about $200 in their currency. It was way more than enough for a weeks worth of eating, and going out, as well as cab rides around the city. My whole month long trip I only spent about $300 US.
"I bought dinner..."
I bought dinner (a main and a soft drink) for around 35 people in the office, in India, for that much.
Redditor AdRealistic03 wanted to discuss the shocking things we've all learned about our armed forces, so they asked:
"What are some NSFW secrets about the military?"
The military is littered with secrets, and I love secrets. Tell me more...
Hey Girl
Fight Dance GIF by tv2norgeGiphy"Been in for a long while now, the most apt descriptor I've heard:"
"'Gayest bunch of straight dudes you'll ever meet.'"
Tak_Jaehon
Baby Guards
"Our Air Force’s most critical asset, nuclear weapons, are primarily guarded by a bunch of really bored teenagers."
it_helper
"Navy is the same. The guy that Naruto runs to the galley is the same one that stands watch over the nuclear reactor."
satanyourdarklord
"Lowest ranks pull guard duties more often."
"Who's the lowest rank? That baby faced 18 year old who just joined up."
"Guard duties are up there as one of the most bone taskings going."
Daewoo40
The Side Hustle
"Sometimes the guy that administers the drug test is the same one that you get the drugs from."
Lazy-Plum-19
"I was our unit's drug test guy. I smoked weed every day because I obviously would not drug test myself. I was also really good at it so they wouldn't give the job to someone else. I could get our tests done and completed without mistakes in like 1/5 of the time of my predecessor. Didn't sell drugs, but I've given plenty away."
Changnesia_survivor
Oh My
"Swingers exist on every single base in the world, in Sigonella, they would use different boxes of detergent in the windows to show what they were into and what age range they were looking for. Patrolling the housing area became much more interesting when you see who lives in the houses and what they’re into."
catfartzz
Multi-Purpose
Hungry Labor Day GIF by BounceGiphy"The food boxes that come in literally say 'For prison and military use only.'"
BlackLotus8888
"My husband was watching a documentary with people in prison and was like hey we have the same blankets on the ship."
PricklyPix
No matter who eats it, it's been said nobody thinks any of that food tastes good.
How many?
Oh My Reaction GIF by Saturday Night LiveGiphy"I was selected 6 times in a row to be a urinalysis checker. Have seen over 2000 penises involuntarily."
Jarhead-Coffee
Bad Intentions
"The number of people who get sick and tired of being in the service who will go out and do some drug or another to get kicked out. During our Iraq/Afghanistan years, you wouldn't believe how many people would purposely pee hot or, females would intentionally get pregnant to get out of going."
Blackhawk-388
Not Sexy
"A friend of mine in the special forces told me since they are out in the field a lot, they get plenty of ticks. And while you can inspect yourself fairly well, you can’t inspect everything, so they pair up and spread their cheeks, and your mate has to stare into your anus to check you for ticks in there. Not very glamorous."
Litenpes
Health Issues
Okaay What GIF by ABC NetworkGiphy"Looooooottttts of chlamydia."
Triatomine
"My unit in Okinawa had the highest STD rate for the island. I was so glad I wasn't a part of any of that."
FightingNymph
Trashed
"Our oceans are loaded with garbage. LOADED."
"I would watch the long trail of garbage follow my ship, in the wake, as crew dumped the s**t off the fantail. Every single day. Miles and miles of trash. And this was just one ship. This was just one nation. Our oceans are full of garbage that will take centuries to erode. Our waters are littered with sh*t that fish are eating and dying on."
eyehate
Sounds like there is A LOT of fraternization in our Armed services.
Be careful out there.
