How much does food cost in Georgia - here are the current prices in stores, in the market, in restaurants and cafes in Georgia
Planning a budget before traveling to Georgia? In our article you will find all the necessary information - how much products cost in shops, cafes and restaurants, how to have a cheaper lunch, where to buy baby food and much more. Learn, apply tips and have fun with your vacation!
Food prices in Georgia⬇️
As I mentioned earlier, food prices in Georgian stores are quite low, which is very suitable for an economical tourist.
Basically, all products in supermarkets are brought from other countries. But some products here are still local, for example, wines, teas, fruits, mineral water.
Any tourist really buy for the whole vacation in Georgia, without spending a particularly large amount.
And here are the approximate prices of goods in local stores (given in lari):
| white poppy hleba, 0.5 kg-0.85; | hazelnuts 1 kg — 3.5; | bananas 1 kg — 4; |
| engineer 1 kg-2; | chicken eggs, 10 pieces — 3,4; | oranges 1 kg — 3-4; |
| basinы 1 kg-1,3; | vegetable oil 1 l — 3 | lemons 1 kg — 7; |
| Lynx 1 kg-4; | cheese, 1 kg — 10-13; | apples 1 kg — 1-4; |
| Winograd 1 kg-4; | sausages, 1 kg — 3-7; | grenades 1 kg — 20; |
| lavash-0,5-0,8; | sausage, 1 kg — 10-13; | kiwi 1 kg — 6; |
| water 1 L-0.9; | butter 250 g — 2; | pears 1 kg — 1.5; |
| Moloko, 1 L-3; | chicken meat, 1 kg — 5-8; | onion, 1 kg — 0.8; |
| morozhenoe 100 g-0.6; | beef, 1 kg — 13-16; | juice — 3.2; |
| wine 0,7 L-7; | pork — 12-15; | cookies, 100 g — 1; |
| kefir, 1 L-3.3; | tomatoes, 1 kg — 2.4; | feijoa, cherry 1 kg — 3; |
| macaroni 1 kg-3,5; | cucumbers — 3; | ground coffee, 100 g — 2; |
| yogurt, 0.5 L-1.7-1.8; | garlic 1 kg — 8.5; | tea, pack-1-3; |
| ovsianka, grechka, 1 kg — 2,6-3; | potatoes, 1 kg — 1.5; | honey, 100 g — 3. |
Prices in restaurants and cafes
In a sunny country, the catering area is quite well developed. Walking around the city, you will definitely notice dozens of different establishments. They will suit any tourist, because they have both expensive and fairly cheap dishes and everyone will find their own. At the same time, there is one good rule in Georgia that everyone needs to remember: the closer to the city center or to the embankment, the higher the prices for dishes. Therefore, if you want to have a snack while walking, then look for an institution away from the city center.
Also, in almost all well-known institutions, it is customary to include an additional 10-15% in the bill for live music, service and maintenance. But, fortunately, small cafes do not take into account the service fee, so you can safely dine there and make your own decision about tips.
I advise you to choose a place where citizens usually have lunch and dinner, because in such establishments you will taste the most delicious national dishes of Georgia, taste real wines, and all this will cost you quite inexpensively. And if you take into account the fact that in Georgia the portions are rather big, then you can order half a portion and then the dish will cost you even cheaper. But there is another side of the coin. In almost all establishments, the staff does not know English or Russian, and all the names on the menu are exclusively in Georgian. In order to avoid such difficulties, use a translator.
| Priceы in nebolь coffee dlя mechnich: Priceы in the restaurant: | Priceы in nebolь coffee dlя mechnich: Priceы in the restaurant: |
| Sosiska V testes withы = 1.9 Larry Salat "Cesarь" ≈ 9 Larry | Sosiska V testes withы = 1.9 Larry Salat "Cesarь" ≈ 9 Larry |
| Shaurma = 6.1 Larry hinckali ≈ 0.6 Larry for 1 PCs | Shaurma = 6.1 Larry hinckali ≈ 0.6 Larry for 1 PCs |
| Harcho = 3 Larry Harco ≈ 5 Larry | Harcho = 3 Larry Harco ≈ 5 Larry |
| Kebab = 3.6 lari | khachapuri ≈ 5-11 lari |
| Shawarma = 6 lari | kebab ≈ 9 lari |
| Chicken steak = 4.6 lari | vegetable salad ≈ 4 lari |
| Chicken kebab = 3.6 lari | lemonade ≈ 2.5 lari for 0.5 l |
| Gribnoй roll = 3.9 Larry | wine ≈ 15-45 lari per bottle |
| Hallы = 2.7-4.3 Larry | tea, coffee ≈ 3 lari |
| Hachapuri = 3 Larry | |
| Cart fry = 2.7 Larry | |
| Coffee = 2 Larry | |
| Socky = 2.6 Larry | |
| Water = 1.2 Larry |
Georgian fast food
Restaurants and cafes are, of course, fine, but what to do at all budget tourist in Georgia? I hasten to please you, not many people know, but on the streets of the country you will find fast food restaurants or small stalls where you can refresh yourself in exactly the same way as in an elite restaurant. But street food will cost you several times cheaper than decent establishments.
What can you try from Georgian fast food? If you can call it that at all, because street food is no worse than the main dishes in a cafe.
List of dishes that you can buy on the street:
- khachapuri ≈ 1.5 lari
- hamburger ≈ 1.5 lari
- khinkali ≈ 0.6 lari
- pastries ≈ 0.2-1 lari
- grilled chicken ≈ 2-6 lari
- meat pie ≈ 2 lari
- flatbread ≈ 1 lari
- khachapuri in Ajarian ≈ 5 lari
- baklava ≈ 0.5 lari
The most popular places in Tbilisi where you can have a hearty and delicious meal:
Samikitno - Machakhela
The restaurant on Freedom Square in Tbilisi is a great place for family holidays and holidays with children. The opportunity to enjoy food in the hall and outdoors, free Wi-Fi, any payment methods attract customers.
The friendliness, courtesy, high qualification of the staff and the readiness of the waiters will leave only a positive impression about the institution. Exquisite dishes of Eastern European cuisine prepared by the chef will not leave the most picky visitor indifferent.
The best are: pork kebab, spicy beef in a frying pan, khinkali with cheese and potatoes, khachapuri in Adjarian and Megrelian, cheese plate, kharcho with nuts and ojahuri.
Khinkali house
Khinkali House in Tbilisi. If you have never eaten real khinkali, come to this restaurant. It is here that you can experience the true taste of hot khinkali with meat or chicken, herbs, cheese and mushrooms.
Khinkali is especially good in combination with homemade Georgian wine. The wine list of the restaurant is rich in a variety of varieties for every taste and budget. Would you like some wine? Order cask beer, which, unlike canned and bottled varieties, is not only tastier, but also healthier (of course, with moderate use).
In addition to traditional khinkali, the menu of the restaurant "Khinkali House" has many other dishes of Georgian cuisine. Be sure to try khachapuri or delicious chicken in tomato-cream filling.
Barbentan
Barbarestan restaurant will satisfy your hunger with original dishes of Georgian cuisine and will give you delicious wines. The establishment is famous for its good atmosphere. Inside the building there is a stylish and cozy interior, beautiful dishes and originally decorated dishes.
Order fish soup with salad for lunch, and a delicious duck for dinner. Homemade lemonade will help cool down. All dishes from the menu are prepared according to the book of original recipes by Princess Barbara Georgadze.
Also be sure to try delicious homemade bread with creamy natural butter. The Barbarestan restaurant sells many types of alcohol, and dishes can be ordered to take away.
McDonald’s
Everyone's favorite McDonald's restaurant in Tbilisi is 50 meters from the metro. This is a great alternative if you want to take a break from Georgian cuisine.
The menu has a huge selection of burgers of different sizes and with interesting fillings, rolls of fresh vegetables in pita bread, of course, French fries or homemade, deep-fried with a delicious crust.
Fragrant coffee, tea or milkshakes, fresh pastries. An interesting discovery was the combo sets, where you can assemble a lunch from those dishes that you want.
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Where can I find food for children?
If you get ready visit Georgia with your child, then first you will need to learn some nuances about the catering system for children. Different dishes are designed for different ages, respectively, the smaller the child, the more difficult it will be for him to pick up food.
Let's start with the kids. You can find baby food in any supermarket or pharmacy, where you will be offered a very diverse list: cereals, purees, juices, milk.
The best pharmacies where you can buy baby food: Tsida and Aversi.
Pharmacies really have a very large selection of various cereals, mixtures and other types of baby food, but the most popular brands that can be found in pharmacies in Georgia are:
- Porridges: dairy–free - Nestle, there are different porridges; dairy – Baby, Hipp, Heinz, Semper.
- Puree: fruit, vegetable, fish, meat from firms– Frutonyanya, Hipp, Gerbert.
Also in pharmacies you can find baby cookies.
Before going to the pharmacy, I advise you to see what the prices for baby food are, because, to be honest, they are considerable:
Porridge from Nestle ≈ 6-7 lari
- Hipp mixtures ≈ 18-22 GEL
- Agusha puree ≈ 4 lari
- Meat purees ≈ 10 lari
In addition to the brands listed above, you can also find brands such as Bellact, Baia food, Ltd Zestafoni and others on the shelves in pharmacies or supermarkets.
Unfortunately, fresh milk can only be found in markets, supermarkets sell only packaged, mostly pasteurized and having a long shelf life.
Tip: take with you for the first time a small supply of food for the child, even if you are going to buy food in pharmacies.
The next level is kids who already eat independently at the same table with their family. Here you will already face problems, and especially if your child is quite selective about food. The whole problem is that all the food is stuffed with various Georgian spices and herbs, accordingly, it is very sharp.
But there are no hopeless situations, which is why in any diner on the streets of Georgia you can find mashed potatoes, rice, which will not harm either you or your child in any way.
If your child loves dumplings, then you have the right to offer him khinkali, and I'm sure he will like it.
And if the baby is not satisfied with meat, and he is usually content only with dumplings with potatoes, then you can provide him with khinkali with potatoes, mushrooms or even cheese.
For little meat lovers, the streets of Georgia will provide a barbecue or stew.
Children like Georgian pastries, the neighborhoods are simply strewn with establishments with a variety of buns, tortillas, muffins, khachapuri, baklava and other types of pastries.
As a dessert, the child will be able to taste the famous Georgian churchkhela, made from the freshest nuts and grape juice.
Important! In Georgia, it is allowed to smoke freely in public places, so prepare in advance if you want to visit any institution in Georgia, and book seats in the hall where smoking is prohibited.
When choosing a drink, focus on the preferences of the child, because here you are able to find a drink for every taste. There are many lemonades in Georgia with different flavors, juices from fresh fruits and berries, also here they often sell cooling juice made from pomegranate. And for lovers of sour milk, there is kefir or milk here.
Georgians love children very much and treat them well. But this is especially true for Georgian men. Be prepared for the fact that your children will be caressed, picked up and treated with sweets. If your child is allergic to anything, then you'd better be safe and check the composition of these desserts.
Where should I buy? Shops, supermarkets
People are often interested in where it is most profitable to make purchases? Which supermarkets to choose? Before arriving, it is very important to familiarize yourself with supermarket chains in order to know where to go upon arrival go shopping in Georgia. As in many countries, there are a huge number of different shops here.
During grocery purchases, do not forget about the Georgian markets. There are many interesting markets in the capital with high-quality and fresh products, low prices, a large selection, friendly and friendly sellers.
Pay attention to the Central Market, this is the largest grocery market in Tbilisi, where Georgian sellers offer delicious fruits, vegetables, nuts and homemade wine. Also in the markets it is worth buying spices, cheese, adjika and oriental sweets.
To buy antiques, souvenirs and handmade jewelry, you should go to the Dry Bridge Flea Market. It is located in the historical center and is a small street with a large selection of rare books, vinyl records, paintings by Georgian artists and other art objects.
Lilo Market is a great place to buy household and electronic appliances, clothes for adults and children, toys, bedding and basic necessities. It is located on the Kakheti Highway in Tbilisi. The market is huge, so to find a certain section with the right products, you should ask for help from sellers or local residents.
The most popular and most affordable shops in Tbilisi
Food and grocery prices in Georgia
Nikora supermarket offers high quality products and a diverse assortment. This is a popular network of 242 retail outlets in different regions of Georgia. Maximum comfort and affordable prices are the main advantages of the Nikora store.
The main goals pursued by the supermarket are relentless development and constant striving for expansion, innovation, regular quality control, increased social responsibility.
Nikora supermarket has had an international certificate of quality and food safety for several years.
Nikora XL
The Nikora Trade hypermarket has all the advantages of the supermarket of the same name, while having a larger service format. The goal of the store is to give the greatest choice at the lowest prices due to promotions and discounts.
The company has its own warehouses throughout Georgia, a distribution fleet allows it to hold high positions in the ratings.
If you want to buy everything at once - come to Nikora XL and enjoy a huge selection and a wide range of products.
Food and grocery prices in Georgia
The Agrohab store takes care of its customers, not only selling high-quality eco-goods, but also delivering to any point of the city. Find a store easily using Google or Yandex maps. Here you can buy not only the "right" food, but also various locally produced wines.
Today, when completely natural products are rare, adherents of a healthy lifestyle feel a shortage of natural, environmentally friendly products.
Therefore, the Agrohab store is gaining more and more popularity among customers.
Carrefour
The Carrefour store provides a wide range of products at the best price-quality ratio. Convenient geographical location allows you to come to the store from anywhere in the city.
However, there is a possibility of delivery of products. Free Wi-Fi access in the store, a playground, after–sales service, a system of promotions and discounts - all this can be found in the Carrefour store.
Consumer confidence speaks for itself, as the company owns an exclusive Carrefour franchise in 38 different markets in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, covering more than 50 hypermarkets and 55 supermarkets in 12 countries.
Spar on the street King Mirian 23
The strategy of the Spar chain of stores is to conduct a strict pricing policy. It is based on promotions and a wide range of discounts. The main goal of the store is to offer customers the best place to shop, fresh products and customized services.
The Spar store is always open, waiting for you with new, useful and high-quality products! Understanding the real needs of each visitor enables the store to provide safe and high-quality products.
The popularity of this network is confirmed by the daily service of 13.5 million customers worldwide.
Ori Nabiji on st. Shalva Nutsubidze, 78
In the supermarket "Ori Nabizhi" you can find daily products, affordable prices for consumer goods and a comfortable environment. The main goal of the chain of stores is to create many retail outlets within walking distance, which allows the store to be closer to the buyer. And this saves your transportation costs and time.
The number of stores is growing every year, precisely in order to be as close to everyone as possible. The supermarket chain "Ori Nabizhi" pays great attention to creating favorable conditions for customers, which resonates with consumers.
Meat and fresh fruits and vegetables are best worth buying at the market.
In the cities of Georgia there are often several types of markets. There are about two dozen of them in the sunny capital. One of the most frequently visited and most famous is the Deserter. It is located next to the train station, which is why it wins among all other markets. It is open daily, except Monday.
In addition to the Deserter market, there are also equally well-known ones. I will tell you a little more about each of them.
I hope this article helped you and you figured out and decided on your budget and listened to the advice.
Have a nice vacation!
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Спасибо, что затронули тему детского питания. К этому вопросу я отношусь ещё более ответственно, чем к питанию взрослых.
После прочтения статьи могу сказать, что цены на продукты и детское питание в Грузии доступные, примерно на уровне российских, а цены в местных кафе даже ниже.
Дешёвые кафе - места питания для многих местных жителей. Это говорит о том, что цены в этих кафе доступны для всех. И что самое главное - это качество еды. Я поражен, насколько вкусно приготовлены местные блюда в таких местах. Я думаю, что это связано с тем, что на национальную кухню Грузии не влияют технологии, используемые на рабочих местах быстрого питания.
Если я вернусь назад, я с нетерпением буду искать дешевые кафе в Грузии, чтобы наслаждаться вкусом блюд, которые предлагаются, и, конечно же, наслаждаться их ценами.
А вы были когда-нибудь в дешевых кафе в Грузии? Где это было, и что вы там ели?