What is the currency of Georgia
The official currency in Georgia is the Georgian Lari usually indicated as GEL. Lari is subdivided into 100 Tetri. Major hotels accept credit cards, but please check outside the main cities. Cash point machines are available throughout major towns and cities.
2017 Conversion rate 1 USD = 0.37 Tetri
How is public transportation in Tbilisi?
Tbilisi public transport includes: underground (metro), buses, mini-buses and taxis.
CITY BUSSES
The buses travel around the entire city and cost 50 Tetri (20 cents). You can buy a ticket at the ticket machine in the bus. The ticket machine doesn't give change so the fare should be paid exactly.
MINI BUSSES
If you'd like to travel by minibuses you can catch it basically at any spot, as the minibuses have no fixed stops. The same principle works during the journey. The passenger may ask the driver to drop him/her off at any place on the bus route he/she desires. Mini-buses usually cost 80 Tetri (35 cents).
METRO
Tbilisi Underground, called the Metro for "Metropolitan", has two lines and 21 stations. It operates from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The cost is set at 50 Tetri (20 cents). Metro tokens can only be purchased inside the metro station from cashiers'. Metro stations are identified by the red (M) sign.
What are the average utility fees?
Will my electronic devices work there?
What are the summer activities?
For a family of 2 in a one bedroom apartment, your average combined utilities (gas, water, electricity) would be approximately $60 USD per month.
Georgia uses the standard EU 2 pin Type C plugs (220-240 volts). Most devices with the USA plugs will work Georgia with the necessary USA - EU plug adapter. Consult your manufacturers recommendations for devices such as hairdryers etc.
During the summer months, Batumi is host to a wide variety of outdoor activities. While most visitors enjoy relaxing and and getting a tan on the Black Sea, others enjoy the amazing scenery of the parks, ferris wheel, riding along the dedicated bike lanes of the boardwalk or getting a photo next to one of the many unique sculptures around the city.
This city also comes to life at night with many major concerts for popular international groups such as Maroon 5, Aerosmith, Enrique Iglesias and not to be missed, the annual Black Sea Jazz Festival.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are apartments in Batumi?
Apartment prices vary according to the time you will be renting. October - May are the cheaper months and many owners rent for just this period (long term) or you may also rent for one full year at at time.
A 1 bedroom fully furnished apartments with modern EU finishes can start at $250+ USD / month
It's not uncommon to find a modern furnished studio between $190 - $220 USD / month
Purchasing can be done completed or with the bare bones (black frame) in which you'll need to complete the apartment interior.
Black frame, 1 bedrooms start at approximate $18,000+ USD
Fully furnished with modern EU finishes start around $35,000+ USD
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