Shops, shopping and souvenirs
What to bring home from Georgia, where to buy souvenirs in Tbilisi and Batumi, which markets and malls are worth a visit and what electronics and clothes cost here.
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What gifts should you bring home from Georgia?
The most popular things to bring from Georgia are wine and chacha, churchkhela, spices such as khmeli suneli and utskho suneli, tkemali and adjika sauces, Svan salt, Georgian tea and honey.
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Where can you buy souvenirs in Tbilisi?
Souvenirs in Tbilisi are sold in Old Town shops near Meidan and on Erekle II Street, at the Dry Bridge flea market with vintage items, paintings and jewellery, and in wine and chacha shops.
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Is there an IKEA in Georgia, and where can you buy furniture?
As of early October 2026 there is no official IKEA store in Georgia.
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How much do iPhones, gold and clothes cost in Georgia?
iPhones and other Apple devices in Georgia cost roughly the same as in Europe, cheapest from official resellers during promotions, while unofficial sellers may offer devices without a warranty.
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What shops, chains and brands are there in Georgia?
Georgia has supermarket chains such as Carrefour, Spar, Nikora and Goodwill, pharmacy chains Aversi, PSP and GPC, and large malls in Tbilisi and Batumi with well-known international clothing and cosmetics brands.
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Where can you buy jewellery in Tbilisi?
Jewellery with Georgian cloisonné enamel, minankari, is sold in workshops and shops in Old Tbilisi, on Erekle II and Shardeni streets and near Meidan Square.
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Where can you buy good chacha in Tbilisi?
Good chacha in Tbilisi is sold in specialist wine shops, winery brand stores and large supermarkets, where a factory-labelled bottle usually costs 20 to 60 GEL.
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Is there McDonald's in Georgia, and what fast food is there?
Yes, McDonald's has operated in Georgia since the late 1990s, with restaurants in Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi and along major highways.
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Where to buy souvenirs in Batumi?
In Batumi, souvenirs are sold in Old Town shops and on the Piazza, at boulevard kiosks, at the Central Market and in shopping malls.


