In some restaurants, you can pay by credit cards, but it is best to check as you order whether they take cards. Odessa’s restaurants are considered to offer excellent “value for money”.

The Ukrainian national currency is Hryvna (UAH).

One hryvna = 100 kopecks.

USD and EURO are the most popular currencies in exchange booths. Other currencies are more difficult to exchange and have lower rates due to minor circulation in Ukraine.

Money can be exchanged at banks, exchange desks at hotels, shops or licensed exchange windows. Passport is not required for exchange operations. Exchange rate might differ from the official NBU rate.