Where can travelers buy affordable groceries in Tbilisi?

Nabiji are small neighbourhood shops where everyday groceries are cheap, according to a participant in late August 2026: pasta costs 1 to 4 GEL and ketchup up to 3 GEL, so a simple breakfast does not cost much. He also suggested getting a discount card. Skip the cheapest sausages, including boiled ones, and always check the expiry date on dairy products — especially when buying for children.

Larger Carrefour hypermarkets run promotions, a participant noted in August 2026, which can noticeably cut the cost of everyday shopping. Before heading out, open the Wolt app and check prices for the items you need across different sellers.

Fruit and vegetables are best bought at the bazaar: in late August 2026 participants wrote that many people shop at the market, where produce is much cheaper than in stores. One shopper added that, compared with the prices she was used to at home, only fruit and vegetables turned out cheaper in Tbilisi.

Chicken, a shopper observed in August 2026, costs more than at home, so it is worth checking its price in Wolt or in a few stores. Another participant replied that the quality of local chicken is good — it actually smells like chicken.