BIC Price Index
The Khachapuri Index
What does it cost to bake an Adjaruli khachapuri at home today? We calculate the ingredient cost daily from real Georgian supermarket and energy prices.
Today per khachapuri
11.06 ₾
Baked with electricity
11.06 ₾
Electric oven, 0.5 kWh
Baked with gas
10.97 ₾
Gas oven, 0.06 m³
Cheese share
72 %
Sulguni dominates the cost
Price history
Daily index in Lari (₾), electricity variant
Ingredient breakdown
Current median prices across all tracked supermarket chains
| Ingredient | Amount | Price / unit | Cost | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese (Sulguni) | 0.300 kg | 26.70 ₾/kg | 8.01 ₾ | 72.4 % |
| Butter | 0.040 kg | 32.45 ₾/kg | 1.30 ₾ | 11.7 % |
| Flour | 0.250 kg | 2.35 ₾/kg | 0.59 ₾ | 5.3 % |
| Milk | 0.125 l | 3.99 ₾/l | 0.50 ₾ | 4.5 % |
| Egg | 1.0 pcs | 0.46 ₾/pcs | 0.46 ₾ | 4.1 % |
| Electricity (baking) | 0.500 kWh | 0.24 ₾/kWh | 0.12 ₾ | 1.1 % |
| Yeast (dry) | 0.005 kg | 15.90 ₾/kg | 0.08 ₾ | 0.7 % |
| Sugar | 0.005 kg | 2.05 ₾/kg | 0.01 ₾ | 0.1 % |
Gas instead of electricity: baking cost 0.032 ₾ per khachapuri (Tbilisi Energy tariff).
Methodology
What is measured?
The index tracks the ingredient cost of one Adjaruli khachapuri: 300 g cheese, 250 g flour, 40 g butter, 125 ml milk, 1 egg, yeast, sugar plus the energy for baking. Quantities stay fixed — only prices change. It works like a basket index, analogous to ISET's well-known Khachapuri Index (Imeretian variant).
Where do the prices come from?
Food prices are collected daily directly from Georgia as median values across 13 nationwide supermarket chains. Energy costs are based on the official household tariffs of the Georgian electricity and gas providers, each including VAT. Values are typically updated daily.
The index is for information and entertainment; it is not an official statistic. Restaurant prices are considerably higher due to rent, staff and margin.
The Adjaruli — and how to eat it properly
Adjaruli khachapuri comes from Adjara, the Black Sea region around Batumi. Its shape tells of the coast: the bread is a boat, the molten cheese the sea, the egg yolk the setting sun. It is served piping hot — and then every second counts.
Stir first
While the cheese is still bubbling, the egg yolk and butter are vigorously stirred into the hot cheese with a fork. The residual heat cooks the egg, creating a creamy, silky cheese-egg mixture — the heart of the Adjaruli.
Then tear and dip
It is eaten by hand: tear pieces off the crusty rim — traditionally starting with the two pointed “bow ends” of the boat — and dip them into the cheese-egg cream. Cutlery is only needed for stirring.
Tip: In Georgia it is usually paired with a glass of white wine or a cold lager — and ordered as a meal of its own, not as a side. The XL version with two eggs easily replaces both lunch and dinner.
What khachapuri means to Georgia
Khachapuri — literally “curd bread” (khacho = curd, puri = bread) — is far more than a dish: it is Georgia's culinary national symbol. Since 2019 the tradition of making it has been officially recognised as part of the country's intangible cultural heritage. Hardly any supra, the traditional Georgian feast table, is complete without it, and almost every family swears by its own recipe.
Every region has its own signature: the Imeruli from Imereti is the simple, round everyday version filled with cheese. The Megruli from Samegrelo adds extra cheese on top of the crust. And the Adjaruli from the Black Sea coast is the open, opulent boat variant with egg and butter — once the hearty meal of Batumi's dockworkers and fishermen.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a khachapuri cost in Georgia?
According to our index, the ingredients for baking an Adjaruli khachapuri at home currently cost around 11.06 ₾ — the up-to-date value is shown at the top of this page. The index covers cheese, flour, butter, milk, egg, yeast, sugar and the energy for baking.
Why does the khachapuri price fluctuate?
Cheese accounts for roughly 70% of the cost. Its price depends heavily on the Georgian milk market, which varies seasonally — milk is usually cheaper in summer and more expensive in winter. Movements in flour, butter and energy tariffs add to this.
How much does an Adjaruli cost in a restaurant in Batumi?
In a restaurant, an Adjaruli usually costs between 12 and 25 lari depending on size and location. Our index deliberately measures ingredient costs only — the restaurant's rent, staff and margin come on top.
How often is the data updated?
Typically daily. Food prices are collected as median values across 13 nationwide supermarket chains; energy costs are based on the official household tariffs of the Georgian electricity and gas providers.
