Is shopping/cost of living in Batumi cheaper or more expensive than back home?

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TL;DR

Overall prices in Batumi are roughly similar to Russia, but fruits, vegetables, and meat are often cheaper than in Moscow or St. Petersburg; there are also occasional discounts on packaged goods.

What the community said

Compared to non-capital regions, overall prices in Batumi tend to be lower, especially for fruits, vegetables, and meat. Other goods are priced about the same.

Fruits/veg/meat cheaper

Some items (like printer cartridges) end up pricier in Batumi than back in Russia — worth keeping in mind when buying electronics or consumables.

Cartridges/electronics pricier

On average, grocery prices in Batumi are comparable to Russian prices — no super-cheap deals overall, but occasional discounts on specific items do pop up in stores.

Occasional item discounts