How much do groceries cost in Georgia: bread, milk, meat, cheese?
Typical supermarket prices in Tbilisi and Batumi.
Short answer
In Tbilisi and Batumi supermarkets a loaf of bread costs around 2 GEL, a litre of milk 3 to 5 GEL or a little more, local cheese 15-25 GEL per kilo, beef 25-33 GEL and chicken fillet around 18 GEL per kilo. Fresh shoti bread from a bakery usually costs 1-2 GEL. Markets are often cheaper than supermarkets for vegetables, fruit and cheese.
Why
- Food prices change with inflation; official data is published by the National Statistics Office.
- Local products such as cheese, bread and seasonal vegetables are cheaper than imported ones.
- Big chains charge more than markets and small neighbourhood shops.
Details
Imported dairy and familiar Russian and European brands cost noticeably more than local ones. Fruit and vegetables get cheaper at markets in summer and pricier in winter.
Tip
Go to a market for cheese and herbs: more choice and lower prices.
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Sources
Prices were collected in September and early October 2026 and are given as ranges; they vary between shops and districts.
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