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February 23, 2015 Kh-Index | Batumi tops the khachapuri index in january
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February
2015
In January, the average cost of cooking one standard Imeretian khachapuri fell to 3.40GEL. The Index lost 7% month-on-month (compared to December 2014) and 5.4 % year-on-year (compared to January 2014).
At 3.41GEL, Kutaisi has seen the largest drop in the Index (-11.8%). Tbilisi (3.41GEL) and Telavi (3.14GEL) experienced declines of 7.2% and 9.7%, respectively.
The greatest surprise in January was the (small, 1.1%) increase in the price of khachapuri in Batumi, Georgia's coastal resort. At 3.65GEL, Batumi became the most expensive city for khachapuri lovers, 0.51GEL ahead of the cheapest city, Telavi.
To some extent, Batumi's position can be explained by a surge in winter tourism as a result of recent infrastructure improvements that allow Batumi to become more and more competitive as a destination for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) tourism.
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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.
