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October 26, 2015 Kh-Index | Frugal wife savings in September
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October
2015
The cost of cooking one standard portion of khachapuri stood at 3.46GEL in September 2015. Compared to the previous month (August 2015) the Index lost 0.9%; in yearly terms (compared to September 2014), it actually gained 3.2%.
While most expensive in the average sense, Batumi offers the greatest savings for those “frugal housewives” who care to look for the cheapest ingredients. A frugal housewife would pay only 3.07 GEL for one portion of khachapuri in Batumi, saving a solid 14% of the average price. Tbilisi and Kutaisi are somewhat less friendly for frugal housewives, offerings saving 12.4 % and 11.8%, respectively. There are even fewer bargains in Telavi – the smallest city in our sample, – where frugal housewives could save only about 10.7% of the average, paying about 3.09GEL for one portion of khachapuri.
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December 2025 | The Khachapuri Index over the decade
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December
2025
In December 2025, the average cost of preparing one standard Imeretian khachapuri increased to 7.86 GEL, marking a 5.2% rise compared to November 2025 and a notable 11.8% increase compared to December 2024.
November 2025 | Khachapuri Index increased by 2.3%
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November
2025
In November 2025, the average cost of preparing a standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri increased to 7.47 GEL, marking a 2.3% rise compared to October 2025 and a 10.3% increase year-on-year. The seasonal rise in the Khachapuri Index was primarily driven by higher milk and dairy prices, reflecting a seasonal decline in fresh milk availability and increased reliance on imported milk powder.
October 2025 | Khachapuri Index upward trend continues
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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.
