Do you need cash in Tbilisi?

The currency in Georgia is the Georgian Lari. Although prices are occasionally quoted in US dollars and euros, Georgian law requires that all goods and services are paid for in local currency. Credit and debit cards are widely used in Tbilisi, but less so in the regions. ATMs can be found in major towns.



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What money should I take to Georgia? Cash is the preferred method of payment, and visitors are advised to carry notes in small denominations. Visitors are also advised to carry US Dollars in cash. Euros and Russian Roubles are also in use.

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You can certainly do well on 700 Lari (about AED1100) in a week. However there are places to go that will cost you double but it's probably not worth it. Georgia doesn't improve because of the amount of cash to splash. In your case I would advise to to have 1,500 Lari and see how it goes.

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Firstly, it's best to bring dollars, euros, or Russian rubles with you to Georgia as these currencies are widely accepted and can be easily exchanged at any bank or exchange office.

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While meal prices in Tbilisi can vary, the average cost of food in Tbilisi is GEL21 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Tbilisi should cost around GEL8. 58 per person.

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The cost of living in Georgia is 10% lower than the national average. Housing is 20% lower than the national average, while utilities are 12% lower. When it comes to basic necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 4% lower than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs 4% lower.

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While credit cards are easy to carry and more secure than cash, you should always have some local cash on you when traveling. It's just good sense.

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You should plan to spend around GEL78 ($30) per day on your vacation in Tbilisi, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, GEL21 ($8.17) on meals for one day and GEL17 ($6.31) on local transportation.

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Prices are low by European standards (even in the capital), but in most cases, what you get in return is of a pretty high quality. This is certainly the case for accommodations and food. Georgian lari is the official currency in Georgia.

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Using a debit card that reimburses ATM-operator fees and doesn't charge ATM fees or foreign-exchange fees can save you money when traveling abroad. Being able to withdraw small amounts of foreign currency without having to worry about fees can be convenient, especially if you're hopping from one country to another.

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