The rising cost of dining out in Georgia continued in October, with the average price of a restaurant meal increasing by 14% year-on-year, according to data from the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat).
In October 2026, Georgia’s monthly inflation rate stood at 0.9%, while annual inflation reached 5.9%. Prices in the food and non-alcoholic beverages category increased by 3.1% year-on-year.
Official statistics show that prices of several traditional Georgian dishes served in restaurants and cafés have also increased over the past year.
In particular, the price of khinkali at restaurants rose by 15% year-on-year in October.
Meanwhile, khachapuri became 4% more expensive in cafés compared to October last year, while its price in bakeries increased by 11%.
The cost of beer in bars also went up by 6% year-on-year.
Additionally, coffee prices in cafés increased by 2% compared to the same month last year.
