USD to GEL
US dollar to Georgian lari
1 USD = 2.5982 GEL
Official rate for 17 Oct 2026 · National Bank of Georgia · updated 16 Oct, 17:01 UTC
USD to GEL history
- High
- 2.6229
- Low
- 2.5982
- Average
- 2.6046
- Change
- −0.47%
Rates since 23 Sep 2026.
- High
- 2.6229
- Low
- 2.5982
- Average
- 2.6046
- Change
- −0.47%
Rates since 23 Sep 2026.
What lands for you
EstimateA client pays you 1,000 USD, you take it in GEL.
Bank wire
About 30 USD in wire fees and about 3% off the rate
2,444.65 GEL
Online transfer, like Wise
About 0.7% fee at the mid-market rate
2,580.01 GEL
USDC to your wallet
About 1 USD network fee and about 1% to cash out to GEL
2,569.65 GEL
Typical public fees in October 2026. Your bank or provider may charge more or less.
USD to GEL
| USD | GEL |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | 2.60 GEL |
| 5 USD | 12.99 GEL |
| 10 USD | 25.98 GEL |
| 20 USD | 51.96 GEL |
| 50 USD | 129.91 GEL |
| 100 USD | 259.82 GEL |
| 250 USD | 649.55 GEL |
| 500 USD | 1,299.10 GEL |
| 1,000 USD | 2,598.20 GEL |
| 2,000 USD | 5,196.40 GEL |
| 5,000 USD | 12,991.00 GEL |
| 10,000 USD | 25,982.00 GEL |
GEL to USD
| GEL | USD |
|---|---|
| 1 GEL | 0.3849 USD |
| 5 GEL | 1.92 USD |
| 10 GEL | 3.85 USD |
| 20 GEL | 7.70 USD |
| 50 GEL | 19.24 USD |
| 100 GEL | 38.49 USD |
| 250 GEL | 96.22 USD |
| 500 GEL | 192.44 USD |
| 1,000 GEL | 384.88 USD |
| 2,000 GEL | 769.76 USD |
| 5,000 GEL | 1,924.41 USD |
| 10,000 GEL | 3,848.82 USD |
About USD to GEL
Most clients abroad pay freelancers in Georgia in US dollars, while rent and groceries are in lari. This page shows today's official lari rate, how it moved over the last three months and roughly what a dollar payment becomes after fees.
Which rate is shown here?
The official rate of the National Bank of Georgia, set once a working day. Banks and transfer services quote their own rate on top of it, which is where most of the cost of a payment hides.
Should I invoice in USD or GEL?
Clients abroad usually prefer to pay in USD, and a USD account in Georgia lets you choose when to convert. Invoice in GEL only when the client is local or asks for it.
Do freelancers in Georgia pay tax on the conversion?
Income is counted in lari at the official rate on the day you receive it. With small business status that is usually 1% of turnover; ask your accountant for your own case.