🇬🇪 Georgia - Money Manual

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:georgia: GEORGIA - MONEY MANUAL

Currency: Georgian Lari (GEL) :dollar_banknote:

:currency_exchange: CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATES

Currency Exchange Rate
:united_states: USD 1 USD ≈ 2.70 GEL
:european_union: EUR 1 EUR ≈ 2.95 GEL
:united_kingdom: GBP 1 GBP ≈ 3.40 GEL
:india: INR 1 INR ≈ 0.033 GEL
Reverse Rates
1 GEL ≈ :united_states: USD 0.37
1 GEL ≈ :european_union: EUR 0.34
1 GEL ≈ :india: INR 30

:airplane_departure: AIRPORT ARRIVAL EXPENSES

Item Price Range Payment Methods
Sim Card (Magti, Beeline) GEL 10-20 :credit_card: Card, :dollar_banknote: Cash
Airport Bus/Metro GEL 2-5 :dollar_banknote: Cash, Travel Card
Airport Taxi GEL 30-40 :credit_card: Card, :dollar_banknote: Cash

:dollar_banknote: MONEY FORMS

Type Acceptance Notes
Lari (Cash) Universal Primary payment method
Credit/Debit Cards Widely Accepted Major cities & tourist areas
Foreign Currency Limited USD/EUR sometimes accepted

:credit_card: PAYMENT ACCEPTANCE

Location Cash Card Digital Wallet
Small Shops :white_check_mark: Sometimes :cross_mark:
Supermarkets :white_check_mark: :white_check_mark: :white_check_mark:
Restaurants :white_check_mark: :white_check_mark: Sometimes
Hotels :white_check_mark: :white_check_mark: :white_check_mark:
Taxis :white_check_mark: Sometimes Sometimes

:money_bag: DAILY BUDGET BREAKDOWN

Expense Category Budget Range (GEL) Budget Range (USD)
Budget Accommodation 50-100 $20-40
Mid-Range Accommodation 100-200 $40-80
Local Restaurant Meal 15-30 $6-12
Tourist Restaurant Meal 30-60 $12-24
Public Transportation 1-2 $0.40-0.80
Museum/Attraction Entry 5-15 $2-6

:atm_sign: ATM & BANKING TIPS

Tip Details
Major Banks TBC Bank, Bank of Georgia, Basis Bank
ATM Fees 2-3% for foreign transactions
Safe Locations Use ATMs inside banks/malls
Card Notification Inform bank before travel

:light_bulb: FINANCIAL BEST PRACTICES

Practice Recommendation
Currency Conversion Always choose GEL for card payments
Tipping 10% in restaurants
Bargaining Common in local markets
Cash Backup Carry 100-200 GEL emergency cash

:warning: IMPORTANT WARNINGS

Warning Description
Rural Areas Cash is essential
Card Acceptance Limited outside major cities
Exchange Rates Check before converting

:globe_showing_europe_africa: CULTURAL MONEY NOTES

Cultural Tip Details
Language English less common in rural areas
Hospitality Locals often treat guests
Haggling Acceptable in markets

:light_bulb: Pro Tips:

  • Get a local sim with data
  • Carry some cash for small purchases
  • Check exchange rates before converting
  • Be prepared for cash-only situations
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