I became a Millionaire today.

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief December 4, 2006 · 1 min read

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Yup, I just became a Millionaire right after I exchanged my dollars to Indonesian Rupiah. :D *hehehe*

The running exchange rate is $1 = 9170 but the bank’s rate at the airport is $1 = 8,800 rupiah. So, if you have $115 US dollars, you’ll get just over 1 Million rupiahs with it.

There’s no worry having to carry around bundles and bundles of paper notes since denominations are in the 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000 and 100,000.

Still, one needs to get to use with it. I still automatically convert stuff into US dollars when looking at prices. Imagine paying Rp 180,000 for a taxi ride from the ~~Soeharto-Hata~~ Soekarno-Hatta airport to the hotel? *heh*

What’s funnier is the reaction I got from the bellboy after I handed him a Rp1,000 tip. That’s like just 5 pesos! :D

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18 Comments

Mae · 20 years ago

it’s nice to feel “superior” minsan noh? :D

AYEZA · 20 years ago

uy, pautang hehehe

Armina · 20 years ago

LOL. 1.000 rupiah for bellboy… usually tip mo yan for parking d2. enjoy your stay! :-)

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief · 20 years ago

@ Isang Mahal

Haven’t seen that device locally. It means they don’t see any market for it here or it’s way too expensive.

I haven’t tried nor seen it too.

kukote · 20 years ago

naalala ko tuloy yung friend kong naassign dyan. Bumili ng perfume pasalubong sa gf nya, hindi nya inalis yung price tag, kasi, worth 1 million daw. =)

Jaja · 20 years ago

hehehe… I remember feeling so rich when I bought my Rp180,000 pair of shoes wayyyyy back. Have fun in Jakarta! =)

Isang Mahal · 20 years ago

@Yuga

Would you buy a sling box? Have you used a sling box before? Is this technology in the Philippines? Tell us your opinion of it. Once you do your research then post a blog about it. Your opinion is very highly regarded of.

You must make mad cheddar. You live like a millionaire. You are internationally known. I wish I can roll like you. Big baller status. Just kidding. Have fun. Thank you in advance. One.