Since all members of the EU use only one currency, I expected that the Euro-$ exchange rate wouldn't vary as much from one country to another. But I assumed wrong. I also didn't expect it to vary that much. In Paris, the best rest I've gotten was along Pigalle. If you scout around the money changers in the Moulin Rouge area, you get an average of 63Euros to 65Euros for $100. I was a bit disappointed because I was expecting to get around 80Euros. I don't know why. In Rome, my heart sank when most Cambio stands offer 60Euros for $100. Some even offered 58, net of commission. But, if you happen to be in the Fountain of Trevi, one Cambio offers 65Euros to $100. The Vatican Money Changer, located inside the Vatican Post on the left side (Exit side) of the Basilica San Pietro, gives a good rate also ($100=63Euros). Unless you are a client, very few banks change currencies so better get your Euros from the Cambios. In Amst...