🥩 Beef Round (1kg) in Georgia

Beef Price in Georgia

The Beef Round (1kg) indicator measures the average supermarket price of one kilogram of beef round (or equivalent cut) in US dollars. In Georgia this price stands at 6.50 USD — affordable by European standards but the most expensive everyday protein in the Georgian shopping basket.

Price Range by Cut

Beef prices in Georgia vary significantly by cut and source:

• Beef round / topside: 15–20 GEL/kg (~5.56–7.41 USD)
• Beef mince (ground beef): 12–16 GEL/kg (~4.44–5.93 USD)
• Stewing beef (chuck, shin): 10–14 GEL/kg (~3.70–5.19 USD)
• Premium cuts (tenderloin, rib-eye): 25–40 GEL/kg (~9.26–14.81 USD)
• Village / mountain beef (free-range): 20–30 GEL/kg (~7.41–11.11 USD) — sold at bazaars

The 6.50 USD average reflects mid-range cuts purchased at supermarkets.

Livestock and Regional Origin

Georgia's beef production is mostly small-scale, with cattle raised on family farms in Kakheti, Kvemo Kartli and the mountainous regions of Tusheti and Svaneti. Mountain-raised beef is prized for its flavour — the animals graze on alpine meadows during summer, producing leaner, more flavourful meat. Industrial-scale feedlots are rare, so most Georgian beef is effectively grass-fed, though it is not marketed as such.

Beef imports — primarily from Brazil, Argentina and Ukraine — supplement domestic supply. Imported beef is generally cheaper and found in supermarket freezer sections.

Where to Buy

For the best quality and selection, the meat halls at Tbilisi's Dezerter Bazaar are hard to beat. Whole carcasses hang from hooks, and butchers cut to order. Prices are negotiable, and buying in bulk yields discounts. Supermarkets (Carrefour, Goodwill) offer packaged beef with standardised pricing and cold-chain handling — more convenient but typically 10–20 % more expensive than bazaar prices.

Beef in Georgian Cuisine

Beef features prominently in several Georgian dishes:

• Khinkali: Georgia's famous soup dumplings — typically filled with a mix of beef and pork, seasoned with cumin and coriander
• Chanakhi: A clay-pot stew of beef, potatoes, aubergine and tomatoes — slow-cooked for hours
• Mtsvadi: Georgian barbecue — large chunks of beef (or pork) grilled over vine-wood embers
• Kharcho: A rich, sour beef soup with walnuts and tkemali (sour plum) — a staple of Georgian home cooking

Ageing and Preparation Tips

Georgian beef benefits from a few days of ageing in the refrigerator after purchase — the meat becomes more tender as enzymes break down muscle fibres. For tough cuts like chuck and shin, slow cooking (4–6 hours in a clay pot for chanakhi, or pressure cooking for 45–60 minutes) yields excellent results. Many expats discover that Georgian cooking methods for beef — low and slow, heavily seasoned with coriander, fenugreek and garlic — produce flavours that are richer and more complex than typical Western preparations. For barbecue enthusiasts, Georgian mtsvadi (grilled meat) traditions offer a distinct and rewarding alternative to American or Argentine-style grilling.

International Price Comparison

Beef round costs 12–18 USD/kg in the United States, 10–16 GBP/kg in the United Kingdom and 18–28 CAD/kg in Canada. Georgia's 6.50 USD is roughly half the US price and one-third of the Canadian equivalent. For expats who regularly cook with beef, the savings are substantial.

Bottom line: At 6.50 USD per kilogram, beef in Georgia is roughly half the price of its American counterpart. The prevalence of grass-fed, locally raised cattle means quality is good — particularly for those willing to shop at bazaars for freshly butchered cuts.

This article was created on April 18, 2026