Going on a trip don’t forget to take an English phrasebook, it will help to find common ground with locals. Typically, in large hotels, restaurants and shopping malls staff is fluent in foreign languages.
The system of cashless payment is widespread. Shops accept virtually all types of international cards, including Master Card, VISA and American Express. Cash will be useful to those who plan to attend small street restaurants and shops away from the city center.
You should only pay with the national currency, any other won’t be accepted. It isn’t recommended to pay for purchases with large denomination bills, because in small shops where you can not verify their authenticity the money won’t be accepted.
Banks and other government agencies serve customers from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Longest working hours in a number of government agencies will be on Friday, when customers can be served up to 6:00-7:00pm .
It is convenient to travel around the city on buses cruising streets from the early morning. Fee should be given to the driver; reserve a sufficient number of coins of small denomination in advance, since here it isn’t accepted to ask for a change.
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