26
February
2026
In February 2026, the average cost of preparing a standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri increased to 8.05 GEL, marking a 1.6% rise compared to January 2025 and a 14.3% increase year-on-year.
30
January
2026
In January 2026, the average cost of preparing a standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri increased to 7.92 GEL, marking a 0.8% rise compared to December 2025 and a 12.9% 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.
30
December
2025
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30
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.
28
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.
