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Where can I find Milkis in Tbilisi besides online marketplaces?

A September 2026 report described buying Milkis about a year earlier at Fix Price on Dolidze Street in Tbilisi. The selection was small, but the melon flavor was available.

1 source · 3 days ago

Where can I find a replacement screen or donor phone for a Samsung Galaxy S8+ in Tbilisi?

For an older Samsung Galaxy S8+, look for a cheap working used handset near Dezerter Bazaar to use as an экран donor. Phone repair shops by the railway station may not have this display in stock.

1 source · 8 days ago

Can I bring a used personal MacBook into Georgia by air without paying customs duty?

Based on reported experience, a personal MacBook that is already in use and carried without retail packaging is generally treated as a personal item. A brand-new boxed laptop or one shipped by a carrier may be treated as an import and incur customs charges.

1 source · 11 days ago

Can you return or exchange shoes bought at a market in Tbilisi if they don’t fit?

For shoes bought in person at a Tbilisi market, a return of non-defective goods is generally not guaranteed. Ask the seller for an exchange; online purchases were reported to have a 14-day return window.

1 source · 17 days ago

Where to buy household essentials, bedding and kitchenware in Didi Digomi, Tbilisi?

For household essentials in Didi Digomi, try JYSK near Digomi Massif, the Domino DIY hypermarket at the entrance to the district, or Kitchen & More at 80 Mirian Mepe Street. For lower-priced basics, check Eldorado at 11G King Mirian Street.

1 source · 18 days ago

Ozon orders in Tbilisi: customs charges, VAT and delivery delays

Small Ozon parcels valued under GEL 300 and weighing up to 30 kg generally avoid import duties and may arrive in about a week. Parcels selected for customs clearance can incur a service fee plus VAT and are often delayed.

1 source · 40 days ago

What import taxes and customs fees apply to international parcels worth more than GEL 300 in Tbilisi, Georgia?

According to recipients in September 2026, a parcel to Georgia worth more than GEL 300 is taxed, and the GEL 300 includes the shipping cost. First you pay a customs-processing fee, then VAT separately, which is assigned to the recipient's personal number or individual-entrepreneur number. One recipient calculated that the charges came to almost 30% of the parcel value.

1 source · 16 days ago

Where can travelers buy affordable groceries in Tbilisi?

For affordable groceries in Tbilisi, participants in late August 2026 recommended small neighbourhood Nabiji shops (pasta from 1 to 4 GEL, ketchup up to 3 GEL), watching for promotions at larger Carrefour stores, and buying fruit and vegetables at the bazaar, where they are much cheaper. The Wolt app is handy for comparing prices in advance. Chicken, shoppers noted, is relatively expensive.

1 source · 47 days ago

Where to buy Russian-language books in Tbilisi?

In August 2026 participants named several places in Tbilisi with Russian-language books: a bookshop at 24 Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue, the Auditoria shop in the Vera district and even Fix Price. The Biblusi bookstore chain may have Russian titles, but that is not guaranteed; another option is local flea-market and giveaway groups on social media.

1 source · 49 days ago

Which online marketplaces can deliver to Tbilisi, Georgia?

According to a Tbilisi resident in August 2026, the marketplaces people use there include Temu and AliExpress, while Wildberries works in theory, though he was not sure how reliably at the moment. In his words, the choice depends on what you need to buy. It is best to check delivery to your address in the app before ordering.

1 source · 50 days ago

Where to find specific cuts of meat (chicken thighs, turkey, drumsticks) in Tbilisi, not just whole chicken?

In Tbilisi, participants suggest looking for chicken thighs, drumsticks, turkey and offal in small butcher shops that sell only meat: in August 2026 the advice was to ask staff at an ordinary grocery store where the nearest one is. At Samgori and Varketili markets and in regular shops, travelers mostly found whole frozen chickens and breasts. In September 2026 a shopper found chilled meat at Carrefour very expensive.

2 sources · 25 days ago

Where to buy good wine in Tbilisi (not tourist junk)?

Skip street vendors selling fake "homemade" wine — it's usually junk. Buy from a known wine shop like Nikolozi's place in the Old Town on Anton Catalicosi street, or stick to reliable bottled brands like Tvishi wine and Mildiani chacha.

1 source · 55 days ago

Where can I buy new or second-hand items in Tbilisi, online or in stores?

For second-hand items, check Facebook Marketplace and MyMarket.ge; for new goods, try Lilo Market or major hypermarkets such as Carrefour at East Point. Wolt and Glovo can also show stores available near your Tbilisi address.

1 source · 80 days ago

Where to find vintage flea markets in Tbilisi for antiques, jewelry and old film cameras?

The main spot is Dry Bridge Market (Vernissage) near Rike Park, open daily; also check the Eliava area and weekend flea-market pop-ups in the Fabrika Tbilisi courtyard.

1 source · 54 days ago

Where to find specialty drinks and hard-to-locate items in Tbilisi (imported wine, pomegranate wine, high-purity isopropyl alcohol)?

For pomegranate or French wine, check specialty wine boutiques and natural wine bars (e.g. in Vake district, places like Vino Underground) rather than regular supermarkets. For 75% isopropyl alcohol specifically, try chemical/lab supply shops or medical equipment pharmacies instead of DAC (which sells 99%) or standard pharmacies (which usually stock 90%+ ethanol).

2 sources · 13 days ago

How do you order from Wildberries in Tbilisi, and what local alternatives to Avito are used for second-hand shopping in Georgia?

In Tbilisi, people usually use the Georgian version of Wildberries for online orders, while second-hand items are more commonly found on local classifieds such as MyMarket.ge and SS.ge. Everyday household items are typically searched for on local platforms rather than Russian marketplaces.

1 source · 10 days ago

Where to buy specialty pet supplies and animals in Tbilisi, such as pedigree kittens, feeder insects, and raw meat for dogs?

These messages point to three niche pet-shopping needs in Tbilisi: pedigree kittens, feeder insects, and meat for dogs. No exact shops or addresses were shared in the chat, so the usual route is specialized pet stores, breeders, and local raw-feeding or pet-owner communities.

1 source · 51 days ago

Where to buy quality specialty groceries in Tbilisi: homemade wine near the center, good beef, and seafood?

The only specific place mentioned in the messages was Gastronome, known for good beef, though steaks were quoted at around 130–150 GEL. For homemade wine, the search was for places near central Tbilisi, and for seafood, travelers were looking for dedicated seafood shops, including some found via Instagram.

1 source · 9 days ago

Can you buy baby food and kids’ snacks in Tbilisi, or should you bring them with you?

Travelers say you can find alternatives to familiar baby and kids’ products in Tbilisi, so bringing a large stock is usually unnecessary. A practical tip is to avoid loose bulk foods and choose sealed packaged items instead.

1 source · 95 days ago

Can you order groceries in Tbilisi with Wolt, and which items are best for delivery?

Yes, in Tbilisi groceries can be ordered through Wolt exactly like meals from restaurants, participants confirmed in July 2026. One of them only counts on packaged store items and leaves out loose-weight goods such as grains, pasta and sugar, since the storage conditions are unclear. To keep food costs down, they suggest cooking instead of eating out, buying beef rarely and using discounts.

1 source · 48 days ago

Where to buy a keyboard with Russian layout in Tbilisi?

According to participants, a keyboard with a Russian layout can be found in almost any electronics store in Tbilisi. In late August 2026 one suggestion was the Zoomer store in City Mall, which carries a wide range of electronics. If a particular shop does not have that layout, keyboard stickers are an alternative.

1 source · 43 days ago

Where to buy a fabric luggage cover in Tbilisi?

Fabric luggage covers can be found at major Tbilisi malls like Galleria Tbilisi and East Point, as well as at the Dezerter Bazaar market.

2 sources · 5 days ago