i think it is about 2.75 lev to the pound,the hotel rates will be a lot less so only change a bit there change it at the banks for the best rates.only take clean notes no rips or writing on them .you should not have to pay more than 3 levs for a pint ,more like 2 ,depends were you drink,a meal for about 10 levs,depends where you eat.try my favorite bar the black tiger opposite the rila for a drink.