2007-03-08 02:44:38 · 15 answers · asked by wisdom 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ Other - Taxes
Today the British pound is fixed at $1.923
This fluctuates throughout the day everyday so tomorrow it could be higher or lower against the dollar.....
2007-03-08 02:50:42 · answer #1 · answered by William E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good observation Davy B. If that is, indeed, the question being asked, America is far better value for money, as long as you don't get sucked into keeping up with the Joneses. If you keep your debt under control and resist buying the newest of everything, you can have a very comfortable life over here. I emigrated from the UK five years ago and do not regret it one bit.
The big issue is health insurance. Even if you have it, you can end up bankrupt if you get really ill. On the flip side, the health care costs are actually worth it. Treatment is much better and faster here.
2007-03-12 00:08:32 · answer #2 · answered by skip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in a bureau and the best time to buy is anything higher than 1.90.(the selling rate) i would advice going to marks and spencer as well to get ur money changed as they do offer the best rate, commission free compared to the post office etc.
also when changing money back. make sure the rate is as low as possible so you can get more back for ur money (the buy back rate). but personally with money such as euros and US Dollar I would advice keeping them cause its very likely that you would know someone going there or you are likely to go back at some point in your life and as these notes do not expire and you would end up safing money.
2007-03-12 03:30:10 · answer #3 · answered by lil_misschatterbox85 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank God for Google! Makes our lives easier.
Go to Google, type something like "convert 2 pounds to dollars", click Search, and see the results! You'll also get a list of websites that have currency converters.
In the above query, Google returned:
2 British pounds = 3.8622 U.S. dollars
Gotta love that Google!
2007-03-09 18:26:07 · answer #4 · answered by Neil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the questioner may be asking more about how much stuff you can buy in UK compared with USA rather than just a simple exchange rate. What is it like financially to live in one or other?
2007-03-11 09:15:11 · answer #5 · answered by Davy B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, values can change daily as economies change
the current exchange rate for 8th march using yahoo is £1 = $1.9285.
it may vary slightly depending on where you choose to convert your money.
the post office offers a 0% commission on some or most (not 100% sure) currencies however for £1 you'll only get $1.8425.
and banks usually charge a fee.
choose wisely
2007-03-08 02:57:22 · answer #6 · answered by babyonlyne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The US Dollar is currently worth 1.9315 British Pound
2007-03-08 02:48:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a 2 to 1 ratio.
Two US dollars to one British pound.
2007-03-08 02:46:42 · answer #8 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
OK, I am not going to get mathematical with you but here's an example: If you get on ebay and the item is in UK-double the price. I found out the hard way.
2007-03-08 02:48:01 · answer #9 · answered by dtwladyhawk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Today's rate of exchange = $1.92841 to £1.
2007-03-08 02:48:00 · answer #10 · answered by jet-set 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋