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Old 01-18-2014, 04:11 PM  
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Originally Posted by MaDalton View Post
one of my friends got 5000 indonesian rupees (30 euro cents) back from the cab driver instead of 5000 Forint. 3 weeks ago.

and my assistant was so stupid to pay in euro at a gas station and paid 30+ euro for 3 sandwiches and 3 coffee cause they ripped him off on the exchange rate

sorry to say so - but as a foreigner you have to be careful in Budapest.

but in Prague too.
I agree with the addition that it highly depends on how much a seasoned traveler you are.
Get tips from a local or someone who knows the town well, pay attention during transactions and you'll be fine.
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