Adjustments to new exchange rate
[QUOTE=LilJoey;1697032]That is significant news, guys. The price in USD has remained the same, but there is a significant lag in time for the adjustment of the prices in UAH to reflect the current exchange rate. I wonder if the same phenomenon is the case in the other strip clubs that had higher prices for take out that Rio. If the prices in UAH are lagging, one might be able to do take out from those other strip clubs too at a reduced price. For example, the Dolls strip club which historically had a take out price of $300 for only two hours, which was a higher per hour rate ($150/ HR USD) than Rio's rate of $300/3 hours ($100/ HR USD). What is the price for take out in UAH at the Dolls club, or the other even higher priced strip clubs, which did have some awesome looking hotties dancing at them?
You have noted an upward change in price in UAH during the course of just a few days, so it isn't possible to predict for how long these bargains will last into the future. But it's a clear bargain for now as long as you make sure to only pay for services in Ukrainian hryvna (UAH)! I note that this is for a local product / service such as Ukrainian pussy, and may not be the case for imported goods. LOL.
Strip clubs have historically been among the higher priced options in Kiev, as it has long been reported as possible to get P4P girls in the regular nightclubs like Shooters etc for $100 to $150 USD for an hour or two hours or maybe more. In the past that meant giving about 800 UAH (which was $100) to 1200 UAH (which was $150). So the question is, in the nightclubs is it still possible to find girls who will accept 800 UAH or 1000 UAH or 1200 UAH, which today have a value of only one--third of what they used to be worth, which means that even a 1200 UAH / hour girl, who used to be asking $150 USD, is now getting only $50 from you when she receives the 1200 UAH. So what are the current prices in UAH for P4P in the nightclubs nowadays?
Thanks guys.[/QUOTE]There is indeed a lot of confusion around the exchange rate. I am regular in Odessa (do not know what the situation in Kiev is) but for before going rate for 1. 5 - 2. 5 hours with a pro from Mamba who will visit you was 800 grn plus taxi which with the old exchange rate (8 grn=1 usd) was about 100 USD. Girls are still available for 800 grn but other are requesting the same 100 USD which is now about 2,400 grn. I guess the girls are still asking the 800 grn as local mongers are not paying in USD.
Odessa really became a cheap place to visit but maybe it will change soon as the restaurants, hotels, clubs and girls get their prices adjusted to the new realities. Just take a look at booking. Com to see how cheap you can get a hotel room in some hotels but others got a lot more expensive. I was in my favorite restaurant on a Monday and they never adjusted the prices in the menu meaning that I got a starter, big steak and chesecake plus 2 beers and coffee for 440 grn which is as little as 14 USD (a few weeks ago the exchange rate was 30 grn=1 usd but now dropped to abiut 24 grn=1 usd) as this was a really bargain I came again the next day but now there was a menu card with adjusted prices and whilst my favorite steak was 220 grn before it was 600 grn.
I see that the prices in the bars and clubs are about the same BUT imported alcohol is the triple price now in grn but about the same as before when counting in USD.
A few words about the clubs in Arkadia and the forthcoming summer: It is true as Crimea is gone Odessa is the only really beach resort in Ukraine now. However, a large part of the visitors were from Russia (and some of them girls who where looking for financing of their parties and vacation in return of services) and I think there will not be many Russians visiting this year.
Another point: Security. It is really a good time to visit Ukraine as you can get a good bargain due to the fluctuation in the exchange rates BUT security is a real issue. In Odessa bombs are maybe not "common" but at least weekly events, political active peoples apartments, army recruitment offices, cargo trains and also the branches of "PrivatBank" is a target (The owner of PrivatBank is a rich man running his own army fighting against the rebels in the East to regain control over his coalmines.) and most scary for me was one time about a month ago when I was leaving and waiting in the airport and suddenly we were evacuated from the terminal as a suspicious device was found. F. Hell. It turned out to be a real bomb but it was placed at one of the private jets always parked on the field and also belonging to one of the olegags. Security is an issue to think about.
Don't wait till summer 2016
[QUOTE=RiceRocket99;1692246]Thanks for the helpful info on Kiev. I'm not a lazy guy, and I enjoy learning about new cultures and languages. I speak 3 different languages myself, so I can add some Russian to the list, well at least some simple words / phrases to show I'm genuinely interested in their country and culture. I'm not the wham and bam monger that tries to cram as much pussy a day as possible. I like to hang out and get to know the girl because it makes for a better experience and connection. A good sense of humor is easily translatable in any culture, so that's my way in. Doesn't always happen that way but it usually does. I've read that there are plenty of girls that can speak ok / decent English, so I might go that route.
Thanks for the Thailand tip, but I like to go to the source rather than to a place that imports the girls I want. Plus, this is as much about mongering as it is discovering a whole new culture / experience far away from home. I will def do my homework as I enjoy the process as much as the end result. I just have to make a decision on summer '15 or wait till next year.[/QUOTE]Agree with what you say about seeing girls in there native country, the Russian / Ukrainian girls I seen in Bangkok were in a hotel where the 7th floor was dedicated to Russian girls, maybe 20 girls, you walk down the corridor and the doors are all open, you go in and check the girls, but very disappointing. If I were you with the rate being what it is, go now, no point to wait till 2016 who knows what's round the corner. Get in now, fill your boots.
Anyone in for Rio this weekend?
Finally back after 1 year but only for 2 nights. So I won't waste time and visit rio (again). If anyone is there and into it, pm me.