how much money to bring......................

[yonny]

.................for a weeks stay in a self catering apartment? Could someone maybe help me out here? I realise the euro rate isnt so good anymore and we're trying to budget accordingly. I dont drink alcohol but hubby does and I guess we'll be buying stuff in to have breakfast and probably eating out at night!
I realise its a bit of a daft question as everyone spends differently but I thought Id ask!! Someone might be able to give some guidance!!
Thanks in advance!
Yonny x

[Bruce Wallis]

Ballpark 4-500 euros between you....but it depends on how well you will eat.
There are several ATMs if you get short

[Canada]

Another thing Yonny, is the electricity included or gas if used? We rented a villa for 2 months and had to pay for gas & electricity extra(also wireless internet).

[Robbie]

Yonny,
I think its how long is a piece of string. But I would guess €100 per day for a couple would be needed to have a good holiday. If you are on a budget then obviously cut the cloth to suit. You should take a taxi up to Intermarche (Plus is further up the road and its similar to Aldi if you are on a budget) and get everything you need for the week including beers etc. That will probably cost you €100 but you should then have everything you need for the week. A good meal out for two will cost you €25-€30 each for all the courses (a main course only would be about €15) and after that it very much depends on what you want to do. A snack during the day in the village with a toastie and coffee or beer for two would be about €10. But if you allow €100 per day you will not be worrying about money. I'm a different animal and I tend to take a lot of money with me but I'm a high maintenance guy with a high maintenance family so its a little different. If you want to keep it tight then you can manage on about €400. If you dont have a car pay for a taxi up to the supermarket. The local shops will fleece you. P.S. I was in Disneyland Florida two years back and then spent a few days in New York and blew €15k. A colleague of mine at work with a similar family did something "similar" on €3.5k so its very much down to the individual

[yonny]

bless you guys - I really appreciate the replies!!!!
Id thought about 1000 euros between us for the week so it looks like I should be ok!!!!
Not quite as high maintenance as you Robbie - but I bet your fun to go away with!!!!
Thanks once again!
Yonny x
ps - would you change your money up out in Portugal or here before you go????