Burkina Faso's currency, the West African franc (CFA), is fixed against the euro. For as little as US$15.00 a day you can get a decent room (albeit with shared bathroom facilities), clean sheets and a square meal from one of the local hole-in-the-wall diners. If you want to be closer to the centre of the city, are looking for airconditioned rooms, swimming pools, and a bit of ambience with your meal, you'll be paying about US$60.00 a day. Fancy hotels and French cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner will set you back about US$150.00 - US$200.00 a day.

Ecobank in Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso charges little commission on travellers cheques and changes most currencies. It's best to carry euros, in a mixture of cash and travellers cheques, and it's essential to take some euros in cash. Banks generally require proof of purchase to change travellers cheques, so tuck receipts away in a safe place. BICIAB in Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso gives cash advances on a Visa card.

As in most West African countries, a 10% tip is expected in the better-class restaurants. Check the bills in restaurants to ensure that a 10% service charge has not already been added on.

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