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How much is the lari in rubles today, and where can you check the rate?

The National Bank of Georgia's official rate and exchange office rates.

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Short answer

The National Bank of Georgia publishes the official lari rate against the ruble and other currencies on its website every day. Exchange offices use slightly different rates, and the exact figure is always on their board. Because the rate changes daily, we do not list it on this page.

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Why

  1. The National Bank of Georgia sets the official lari rate every working day.
  2. Exchange offices and banks set their own buying and selling rates, which differ from the official one.
  3. Georgian banks publish their rates, including for the ruble, on their websites and apps.

Details

You can find the official rate at nbg.gov.ge. A rough rate is handy for estimating prices, but check the exchange office board when exchanging: the gap between buying and selling rates is usually wider for rubles than for dollars and euros.

Tip

Before exchanging a large sum, compare a few exchange offices: the difference can be noticeable.

What may differ

Rates at airport and tourist-area exchange offices are usually worse than in town and change during the day.

Common misconception

The lari rate is the same everywhere because the National Bank sets it.

What actually happens

The National Bank publishes an official rate, but banks and exchange offices set their own, and the difference can be noticeable.

People also ask

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Sources

The rate changes daily. Check the National Bank of Georgia website or the exchange office board before exchanging.

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