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March 14, 2016 Kh-Index | Tbilisi’s open bazaars competing with modern supermarkets
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March
2016
Based on February data from three open bazaars in Tbilisi, the average cost of cooking one standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri stood at GEL3.47. Someone opting for the convenience of shopping in one of Tbilisi’s major supermarket chains, such as Carrefour, Fresco, Spar, or Goodwill, paid 4.40GEL (representing a premium of about 28%) for cooking exactly the same khachapuri. Modern retail outlets definitely offer many advantages for Georgia’s middle-class shoppers: an excellent selection of products, air-conditioned space, parking, etc. Yet, these advantages come at a cost.
ISET’s Retail Food Price Index data allows for a product-by-product comparison of bazaar and supermarket prices. As far as khachapuri ingredients are concerned, the supermarket price premium ranges from 6.8% (for milk) to more than 75% (butter). In between, we find eggs (11.5% more expensive in supermarkets); flour (21%); and cheese (35.2%).
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October
2025
In October 2025, the cost of preparing one standard Imeretian khachapuri reached 7.3 GEL, reflecting a 3.5% increase from September 2025 and a 10.3% rise compared to October 2024.
September 2025 | Khachapuri Index rises for the third consecutive month
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September
2025
In September 2025, the average cost of preparing a standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri reached 7.05 GEL. Starting from July 2025, the Khachapuri Index followed an upward trend, with prices increasing by 12.3% in September compared to June 2025. This rise was primarily driven by a 16.1% increase in cheese prices over the same period.
August 2025 | Khachapuri Index upward trend continues
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August
2025
In August 2025, the average cost of cooking one standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri stood at 6.76 GEL, reflecting a 5.8% increase compared to July 2025. On an annual basis, the price rose by 9.8% compared to August 2024.
July 2025 | Seasonal surge in the Khachapuri Index begins
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July
2025
In July 2025, the average cost of cooking one standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri stood at 6.39 GEL, reflecting a 1.7% increase compared to June 2025. On an annual basis, the price rose by 10.4% compared to July 2024, pointing to strong upward pressure in food prices.
June 2025 | Khachapuri Index continues its seasonal decline
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June
2025
In June 2025, the average cost of cooking one standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri stood at 6.28 GEL. The Khachapuri Index continued its downward trend for the fourth consecutive month. However, on an annual basis, the average price was still 4.7% higher than in June 2024.
