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Old town street with cafes and traditional balconies in Tbilisi, Georgia

Money & practical Updated 28 July 2026

Georgia on a Budget, What Things Really Cost

What things really cost in Georgia on a budget: guesthouse nights, restaurant meals, wine, marshrutka rides, hired drivers, and where Batumi prices jump in summer.

Georgian lari banknotes fanned out on a dark surface, Georgia

Money & practical Updated 12 March 2026

Money in Georgia: The Lari, Cards, and Where Cash Still Rules

Cards work in the cities and stop working the moment you leave them. What to carry, where to change money and the one screen to always say no to.