Mains voltage is 220 V; there are standard European-style sockets in all local hotels. If necessary, you can ask for an adapter in a hotel or buy it at any specialty store.
Tourists are advised to use only bottled water to drink. Delta water is noteworthy because of its quality and taste characteristics. You can buy drinking water in any grocery store and supermarket. Holiday makers aren’t recommended to drink cocktails with ice.
You may pay for goods and services with national currency, but many restaurants and shops accept U.S. dollars and euros. Tourists who expect to devote a lot of time to shopping trips are recommended to have several types of currencies.
Numerous banks and private offices provide currency exchange services. In any case, don’t use services of private persons, no matter how favorable the conditions are. Large restaurants and shops accept credit cards of international standard; however, 5-7% of the amount would be taken as a fee for non-cash operation.
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