Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:47 am-
I am leaving for Australia in two weeks, and now I need to decide how I will bring all my money with me. I need advice on this, because I would like to make the best out of
Currency exchange rates and hopefully spend as little on commisions or fees. Basically, my options are: exchange canadian cash to Australian here, where I'll probably get the best rate, then open a bank account in Sydney, or I can get traveller's cheques, or I can leave part of my money here in my bank account and transfer it later, or a combination of these.
Also, I heard that products cost alot more in Australia than we are used to in Canada. Since I am leaving for up to a year, is there anything worth stocking up on and packing that will save me considerable money ?