The average cost of a meal in restaurants across Georgia increased by 12% in July 2026 compared to the previous year. Traditional dishes such as khinkali rose in price by 8%, while khachapuri prices increased by 10%. Beverages like beer and coffee also saw price increases of 9% and 2% respectively. Overall, the annual inflation rate in Georgia in July 2026 was 5.5%. The main factors contributing to the price rise were the transport sector and production costs. Transport costs increased by 14.2%, making it the largest contributor to inflation. Prices for passenger air transport rose by 20.1%, while transport service costs increased by 1%.