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November 13 2017 Kh-Index | Telavi in the spotlight
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November
2017
The cost of cooking one standard Imeretian khachapuri in October 2017 varied from 3.04 GEL to 4.18 GEL. The average price was 3.64 GEL, which is just slightly (0.1 %) lower than the previous month (September 2017). In annual terms (compared to October 2016), the Khachapuri Index showed quite a significant increase of 7.2%.
According to the Khachapuri Index, Telavi was the most expensive city in October 2017, whereas Kutaisi, where Khachapuri cost 3.58 GEL, was the cheapest one. In Tbilisi and Batumi, khachapuri cost 3.65 GEL and 3.64 GEL, respectively.
As is traditional for this time of the year, the price of khachapuri in Telavi is higher than the national average. As shown on the graph, Telavi was the most expensive city not only in October 2017 but in September 2017, as well. This pattern can be easily explained by the popularity of the city in those months. It is this exact period of the year that is “Rtveli” time in the Kakheti region, which attracts many international and domestic tourists. Therefore, it is not surprising that the demand for cheese and khachapuri is the highest in Telavi in autumn.
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March 2025 | Beginning of seasonal drop in Khachapuri Index
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March
2025
In March 2025, the average cost of cooking one standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri stood at 6.93 GEL, marking an 8.3% increase compared to March 2024. However, on a month-to-month basis, the price declined by 1.6% compared to February 2025.
February 2025 | The Khachapuri Index increases by 0.3%
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February
2025
In February 2025, the average cost of cooking one standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri stood at 7.04 GEL, marking a 0.3% increase compared to the previous month. However, on a year-on-year basis, the price of khachapuri rose by 3% compared to February 2024.
January 2025 | Khachapuri Index drops by 0.2%
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January
2025
In January 2025, the average monthly cost of preparing one standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri ranged from 6.71 GEL in Batumi to 7.94 GEL in Telavi, with an overall average of 7.02 GEL. This reflects a slight 0.2% decrease compared to December 2024. However, on a year-over-year basis, the current price is 6.1% higher than in January 2024.
December 2024 | The Khachapuri Index over the decade
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December
2024
In December 2024, the average cost of preparing one standard Imeretian khachapuri rose to 7.03 GEL, marking a 3.8% increase compared to November 2024 and a notable 8.4% rise compared to December 2023.
November 2024 | Khachapuri Index increased by 2%
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November
2024
In November 2024, the average cost of preparing a standard portion of Imeretian Khachapuri increased to 6.77 GEL, marking a 2% rise from October 2024 and a 4.8% increase compared to November 2023. This seasonal rise in the Khachapuri Index is primarily driven by higher milk and dairy product prices, resulting from a seasonal decline in fresh milk availability and increased reliance on imported milk powder.
