USD → 
GEL Rate as of2026-05-17 USD to GEL Converter.
1 USD = 2.75 GEL as of 2026-05-17. USD/GEL has been notable since 2022 due to the massive influx of Russian and Belarusian "relokants" to Tbilisi and Batumi (estimated 100,000+ between 2022-2024), which strengthened the lari significantly. Georgia's growing digital nomad scene, the EU candidate-status path (granted December 2023, paused by 2024 political crisis), and remittances from the Georgian diaspora in the EU and US drive ongoing demand.
USD → GEL Converter
| 🇺🇸 USD | 🇬🇪 GEL |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | GEL 2.75 |
| $10.00 | GEL 27.50 |
| $100.00 | GEL 275.00 |
| $500.00 | GEL 1,375.00 |
| $1,000.00 | GEL 2,750.00 |
| $5,000.00 | GEL 13,750.00 |
| $10,000.00 | GEL 27,500.00 |
| $50,000.00 | GEL 137,500.00 |
| $100,000.00 | GEL 275,000.00 |
USD trend over time.
USD to GEL conversion table.
Common US Dollar amounts converted to Georgian Lari at today's rate of 1 USD = 2.75 GEL. The reverse holds too: 1 GEL = 0.3636 USD.
| 1 USD | 2.75 GEL |
| 5 USD | 13.75 GEL |
| 10 USD | 27.5 GEL |
| 25 USD | 68.75 GEL |
| 50 USD | 137.5 GEL |
| 100 USD | 275 GEL |
| 500 USD | 1,375 GEL |
| 1,000 USD | 2,750 GEL |
| 5,000 USD | 13,750 GEL |
| 10,000 USD | 27,500 GEL |
| 1 GEL | 0.3636 USD |
| 5 GEL | 1.82 USD |
| 10 GEL | 3.64 USD |
| 25 GEL | 9.09 USD |
| 50 GEL | 18.18 USD |
| 100 GEL | 36.36 USD |
| 500 GEL | 181.82 USD |
| 1,000 GEL | 363.64 USD |
| 5,000 GEL | 1,818 USD |
| 10,000 GEL | 3,636 USD |
Why people convert USD to GEL.
The USD/GEL corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Georgian Lari side, demand comes from Russia/Belarus migrant inflows, EU candidate status, and banking hub for region. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/GEL is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.
Over the past 12 months the US Dollar has moved up 1.1% against the Georgian Lari, and over five years it has weakened about 16.7% (from 3.3 to 2.75). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a falling rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Georgian Lari you receive by a meaningful margin.
Getting the best USD → GEL rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large USD transfer, a 2% difference is real money.
Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-17 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.
