Food Prices in Georgia in 2025 – What You Can Expect
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Georgia has become one of Europe’s most exciting food destinations. Its cuisine mixes Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Eastern European influences — think khinkali dumplings, cheese-filled khachapuri, and qvevri wine poured straight from clay pots.
The best part? Georgia is still very affordable. Eating out, shopping at supermarkets, and even booking food tours costs much less than most of Europe.
Below I’ve broken down what you can expect to spend on food in Tbilisi and beyond — with real examples from my own trips across Tbilisi, Kutaisi, and Kakheti.
Quick Prices in Tbilisi (2025)
- Coffee: ₾4–7 ($1.50–$2.60)
- Khinkali (dumpling, each): ₾0.8–1.2 ($0.30–$0.45)
- Khachapuri (cheese bread): ₾10–18 ($3.70–$6.70)
- Glass of house wine: ₾6–10 ($2.20–$3.70)
- Mid-range dinner (per person): ₾25–40 ($9–$15)
What are food Prices in Georgia like?
Food prices in Georgia are affordable with budget friendly meals costing $5-$10 per person and mid range meals costing about $15-$25 per person including drinks. Street food and snacks are even cheaper, costing as little as $1-2 for an item. Supermarkets in Georgia also relatively cheap compared to prices you would pay in the rest of Europe. Essentials such as bread, milk and vegetables are reasonably cheap, while imported food items like cheese or specialty snacks tend to cost more. Expect $30–50 per week for groceries per person in Georgia.
Food Prices in Georgia
Eating out a budget meal in Georgia costs about $5–$10 per person, this includes hearty meals like khachapuri and khinkali at casual local restaurants. Eating at a mid-range restaurants can cost about ($10–$25), with shareable dishes and drinks. High-end dining costs ($30+) typically at more upscale restaurants or experiences like winery dinners with multiple courses and wine. Meanwhile a casual street food lunch from a bakery can cost as little as $1-$2 for a filing Georgian pastry to go.
Beer and Wine Prices
In Georgia, a glass of house wine with dinner typically costs around $2–$4, while a bottle of local Georgian wine in restaurants ranges from $10–$25. Beer is also generally very affordable, with local beer costing $1.50–$3 and imported or bottled options costing slightly higher.
Best Food Tours in Tbilisi (Worth Booking)
If there’s one thing I recommend doing, other than eating out in Tbilisi, it’s joining a food tour. Yes, you can wander into restaurants on your own, but going with a local means you actually get the stories behind the dishes — why khinkali are twisted a certain way, or how qvevri wine is still made in clay pots buried underground. These are the tours I’d book myself (and they all come with free cancellation in case your plans change):
- Tbilisi Evening Food & Wine Tour — relaxed evening walk through Old Town with stops for khachapuri, khinkali, and a glass of qvevri wine at the end.
- Cooking Class with Market Visit — first you shop the market for fresh herbs and walnuts, then head to a kitchen where you’ll roll khinkali and layer badrijani nigvzit (eggplant with walnut paste).
- Kakheti Wine Region Day Trip — if you have a day to spare, this gets you into the countryside for tastings at small family wineries and those rolling vineyard views Georgia is famous for.
What I like about these? They aren’t just “eat and go” experiences — you’ll actually understand why food is at the heart of Georgian hospitality.
Coffee Prices
Coffee is cheap: a cappuccino or latte runs $2–4. Trendy cafés in Tbilisi’s Vera and Sololaki areas charge a little more, but it’s still far less than Western Europe.
If you do one thing in Tbilisi, make it a food tour — easy intro to Georgian food.
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Cost of Eating Out in Georgia
In fact one of the best things about visiting Georgia for me was eating out and trying the diverse Georgian cuisine. It was also one of the best ways to be immersed and learn about Georgian culture. Georgian people are known to be extremely hospital and food plays a pivotal role in expressing their hospitality.
The great thing about dining out in Georgia is that it is extremely affordable and there a range of options that cater to different budgets.
Trying quality Georgian food and wine is by no means an experience that require spending that much money. This is especially considering Georgia is a country with a lower cost of living index, with both lower price index and lower living costs (rent, utilities, transport) per month compared to other Eastern European countries, which have a lot higher monthly living costs.
My best meal in Georgia cost me all up less than US$10 per person, including a glass of wine! That being said, there are options to suite all budgets.
Budget Dining (US$5 to $10 per person)
- You can easily enjoy a hearty meals at local eateries for just $5 to $10 per person. This would typically cover 1-2 dishes, perhaps extra for drinks or wine. Many casual eateries do the iconic Geoorgian dishes of like khachapuri and khinkali at prices that won’t dent your wallet.
Mid Range Restaurant (US$10 to $25 per person)
- Mid-range restaurants are a great balance between price and experience. Most meals I had in Georgia, fell into this range. The meals would typically cover a few dishes to share with a drink.
- I found most dishes and menus in Georgia are designed to be shared, which I love, because it allows you to try much more variety of dishes.
High-End Dining (US$30 + per person)
Upscale restaurants or winery dinners. My priciest meal was a vineyard feast near Kakheti: ten homemade dishes with wine, for just over $30 each.
If you’d rather not plan around menus, join a Tbilisi food tour with a local →
9 Traditional Georgian Foods to try
So what are traditional Georgian dishes and how much do these typically cost? Food prices in Georgia can vary significantly between cities and tourist areas, however the below are approximate averages based on prices you will typically find in more tourist friendly areas.
You will typcially find food prices in Tbilisi to be slighlty higher than smaller, more rural cities like Kutaisi and Sighnaghi.
1. Khachapuri (Cheese Bread)
A cheese-filled bread that varies by region; typically found for around $2 to $5 at local bakeries or casual restaurants. I personally found this to be the most richest of all the Georgian dishes, but also absolutely delectable and a must-try!
Given this dish can be quite heavy I would recommend ordering this dish to share along with a few others as a meal.
2. Khinkali (Dumplings)
An absolute must in my opinion, these juicy dumplings are filled with spiced red meat or mushrooms, priced individually at $0.30 to $1 per piece.
At most restaurants I found these were typcially sold with a minimum order of three to five per order.
These are typically made with red meat, however there are vegetarian options too. I personally actually found the potato Khinkali (often served with a spicy sour cream sauce) to be my favourite of all the flavors.
3. Lobio (Bean Stew)
A comforting, budget-friendly dish often served with cornbread or pickled vegetables; priced at $2 to $4 at local eateries.
Highly recommend trying this at Pasanauri, a reknowned restaurant in Georgia, known for serving quality traditional food at very reasonable prices. They have several branches across Tblisi including some that do live Georgian music in the evenings.
4. Mtsvadi (Grilled Meat)
Georgian-style shish kebab, available at street vendors and restaurants, ranging from $5 to $10 based on portion size and meat type.
5. Badrijani Nigvzit (Eggplant Rolls)
Eggplant slices rolled with walnut paste, a popular appetizer priced at $3 to $5 in most restaurants.
As a (mostly) vegetarian traveler, I was honestly suprised how much great vegetarian food there is in Georgia, with so many great options to choose from. I never felt limited for choice. In fact, you will find some of the most iconic and stand out dishes in Georgian cuisine happen to be vegetarian.. just like these eggplant rolls!
6. Churchkhela (Georgian Candy)
A traditional sweet made from nuts and grape juice, typically costing $1 to $2 per piece in markets and street stalls. These are often also great gifts to take home as given their made of dried fruit and not they also tend to keep for a little longer.
7. Lobiani (Bean-Filled Bread)
Similar to khachapuri but filled with spiced bean paste, priced at around $1 to $3 at bakeries. These are a great snack and perfect to pick up at the bakery if you have a busy day of sightseeing ahead and need a good feeling snack or meal on the go.
8. Pkhali (Vegetable and Nut Mix)
A cold dish made of vegetables like spinach or beetroot blended with walnuts and spices, generally costing $2 to $4 per portion.
As a vegetarian I would call this the vegetarian version of pate. This is often served layered on Georgian cornbread as an appetizer. I never tried anything like this before and was honestly amazed the variety and freshness of phkali. It is really hard to choose but I would say this was probably my favorite thing to eat in Georgia.
If you do one thing in Tbilisi, make it a food tour — easy intro to Georgian food.
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Where to Stay for Food Lovers (Old Town & Sololaki)
If food is a big part of your trip, stay where you can step out your door and be surrounded by wine bars, bakeries, and little family restaurants. For me that means Old Town or Sololaki. Here are three easy picks:
- IOTA Hotel Tbilisi — a boutique stay with a leafy courtyard, right in walking distance to Sololaki’s wine bars.
- Shota @ Rustaveli Boutique Hotel — stylish, modern, and surrounded by good cafés and bakeries.
- Kisi Boutique Hotel — tucked into the Old Town lanes, so you’re minutes from the baths and restaurants that stay lively late.
Still deciding? I’ve broken down each neighborhood in more detail in my Where to Stay in Tbilisi guide →
Supermarket Food Prices in Georgia
Supermarket food prices in Georgia are generally very affordable, especially for locally produced items like bread, dairy, fruits, vegetables, and meat. However imported products like some cheeses, speciality snacks, and beverages can be more expensive due to taxes and transport costs. The average cost of basic weekly groceries in Georgia is about $30 – $50 per person.
At local food markets you will find fresh produce is often very cheap, especially for in season fruits and vegetables.
Some common supermarkets in Georgia are – Carrefour, Goodwill, MyMarket, SPAR and Fresco. I found most of these to take cards, even the ones in neighborhoods/ smaller towns like Kutaisi. Nonetheless, it doesn’t hurt to carry cash as this may be preferred if you are buying in a market/ street food stall.
Food Prices in Supermarkets in Georgia
Food prices in supermarkets:
- Bread: $0.50–$1 per loaf
- Local cheese: $2–$5 per pound
- Tomatoes and cucumbers: $0.50–$1 per pound
- Exotic fruits: $1–$3 per pound
- Chicken: $2–$3 per pound
- Beef or pork: $3–$5 per pound
These are average costs for common grocery store items in Georgia.
Breakdown of Supermarket Food Prices in Georgia
Below is a more detailed breakdown of grocery items and costs in Georgian supermarkets.
| Category | Items | Price (GEL) | Price (USD) |
| Bread & Bakery | Georgian bread (Tonis Puri, 1 piece) | 1.50 – 2.50 | $0.55 – $0.90 |
| Flour (1 kg) | 2.50 – 4.00 | $0.90 – $1.50 | |
| Dairy & Eggs | Milk (1 liter) | 3.50 – 5.00 | $1.25 – $1.80 |
| Eggs (12 count) | 6.00 – 8.00 | $2.15 – $2.85 | |
| Matsoni (Georgian yogurt, 500g) | 3.50 – 5.50 | $1.25 – $2.00 | |
| Sulguni cheese (1 kg) | 18.00 – 30.00 | $6.50 – $10.80 | |
| Meat & Poultry | Chicken fillet (1 kg) | 12.00 – 18.00 | $4.30 – $6.50 |
| Minced beef (1 kg) | 22.00 – 30.00 | $8.00 – $10.80 | |
| Pork (1 kg) | 20.00 – 30.00 | $7.20 – $10.80 | |
| Fruits & Vegetables | Tomatoes (1 kg) | 4.00 – 7.00 | $1.45 – $2.50 |
| Potatoes (1 kg) | 1.50 – 2.50 | $0.55 – $0.90 | |
| Apples (1 kg) | 3.00 – 5.00 | $1.10 – $1.80 | |
| Cucumbers (1 kg) | 4.00 – 6.00 | $1.45 – $2.15 | |
| Onions (1 kg) | 1.80 – 2.50 | $0.65 – $0.90 | |
| Grains & Pantry | Rice (1 kg) | 5.00 – 8.00 | $1.80 – $2.90 |
| Buckwheat (1 kg) | 6.00 – 9.00 | $2.15 – $3.25 | |
| Pasta (500g) | 3.00 – 5.00 | $1.10 – $1.80 | |
| Cooking oil (1 liter) | 8.00 – 12.00 | $2.90 – $4.30 | |
| Snacks & Sweets | Chocolate bar (100g) | 3.00 – 6.00 | $1.10 – $2.15 |
| Packaged biscuits (300g) | 3.50 – 7.00 | $1.25 – $2.50 | |
| Beverages | Local beer (0.5L) | 3.00 – 5.00 | $1.10 – $1.80 |
| Georgian wine (750ml bottle) | 12.00 – 30.00 | $4.30 – $10.80 | |
| Coca-Cola (2L) | 4.00 – 6.00 | $1.45 – $2.15 | |
| Instant coffee (100g) | 8.00 – 15.00 | $2.90 – $5.40 |
Inflation and Food Prices in Georgia
Inflation in Georgia has been relatively moderate compared to the rest of Europe, but food prices have risen nonetheless, in line with global trends according to Georgian National Statistics. However, food in Georgia remains more affordable than in most European countries and the US, especially for local Georgian produce and locally made products. Whereas, prices for imported goods tend to be higher and similiar to average supermarket prices in Europe. Generally speaking, supermarket food in Georgia costs about 30-50% less on average than other Western European countries and the U.S.
Food Prices across different regions in Georgia.
Tbilisi can have a higher cost of food than the smaller cities in Georgia such as Kutaisi and Sighnaghi, however relative to the rest of Europe, Tbilisi is considered very affordable for eating out.
Tbilisi
Tbilisi: Average cost ~27.50 GEL ($10) for an inexpensive meal.
When I traveled across Georgia, I found that food prices varied slightly between regions. In Tbilisi, being the bustling capital city, there were dining options for all budgets. While upscale dining is available, you can still find great budget-friendly meals, especially if you avoid the tourist-heavy spots.
Batumi
Batumi: Average cost ~22 to 33 GEL ($8 to $12) for an inexpensive meal.
As a coastal with lots of charm, Batumi draws a lot of popularity among tourists especially in the summer months in Georgia. As such prices here can range a little bit higher, particularly during peak season. Dining near the beach or in well-trodden tourist areas is more expensive, but venturing a few streets away you can easily find more reasonable options.
Heading east? See Kakheti wine tours with transport from Tbilisi →
Kutaisi
Kutaisi: Average cost ~16.50 to 22 GEL ($6 to $8) for an inexpensive meal.
Kutaisi has some excellent budget-friendly dining options. I was only here for a day and yet was spoilt for choice with great restaurants to dine out. Even basic groceries seemed cheaper in comparison to Tbilisi. Despite being a small city, there is plenty of choice and some really good hidden gemsi. My personal favourite was Sapere – wine bar and live music venue, with the best phkali I’ve ever had!
Smaller Towns/Rural Areas
Average cost ~ 11 to 16.50 GEL ($4 to $6) for an inexpensive meal
In smaller towns and rural areas, food was incredibly affordable. These places offered hearty, home-style meals at prices that felt like a steal. Plus, local markets were packed with fresh produce and hearty portion sizes.
Overall, if you’re mindful of where you eat—especially steering clear of main tourist hubs you’ll find great deals and affordable, delicilous food, no matter where you are in Georgia.
Final Tips on Food Prices in Georgia
- Prices rise slightly in tourist hotspots (Tbilisi Old Town, Batumi seafront).
- Supermarkets and markets are cheapest for fruit, veg, and bread.
- Eating at wineries gives the best balance of culture + food — worth the $30 splurge.
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