🍗 Chicken Fillet (1kg) in Georgia

Chicken Fillet Price in Georgia

The Chicken Fillet (1kg) indicator measures the average supermarket price of one kilogram of boneless chicken breast fillet in US dollars. In Georgia this price stands at 3.20 USD — significantly below Western European levels.

Price Range and Brands

Chicken prices in Georgia vary by source and cut:

• Standard chicken breast fillet (Georgian producers — Chirina, Igroeti): 8–10 GEL/kg (~2.96–3.70 USD)
• Whole chicken: 5–7 GEL/kg (~1.85–2.59 USD)
• Chicken thighs/drumsticks: 4–6 GEL/kg (~1.48–2.22 USD)
• Free-range / village chicken: 12–18 GEL/kg (~4.44–6.67 USD) — available at bazaars and some premium stores

The 3.20 USD average reflects standard boneless breast fillet from domestic producers — the most common cut purchased by urban consumers.

Domestic Production

Georgia's poultry industry has grown significantly since 2010, with major producers including Chirina (based in Kakheti) and Igroeti. These companies operate modern facilities that meet Georgian food-safety standards. Domestic production covers roughly 60–70 % of national chicken demand, with imports from Brazil, Turkey and Ukraine filling the remainder. Import competition helps keep prices low.

Where to Buy

Supermarkets (Carrefour, Nikora, Goodwill) sell packaged chicken cuts with clear labelling and expiry dates. For the best prices and freshest options, the meat halls at bazaars (Dezerter Bazaar in Tbilisi, central markets in Kutaisi and Batumi) offer butcher-counter service with chickens displayed whole and butchered to order. Prices at bazaars are typically 10–20 % lower than supermarkets.

Food Safety and Hygiene

Georgia's National Food Agency (NFA) regulates poultry production and retail. Supermarket chicken undergoes cold-chain management consistent with international standards. At bazaars, hygiene practices can be less consistent — choosing busy stalls with high turnover is advisable. For expats accustomed to strict EU food-labelling standards, the information provided on Georgian chicken packaging may seem minimal. Key details to check: production date, expiry date and whether the product is domestic or imported.

Chicken in Georgian Cuisine

Chicken is ubiquitous in Georgian cooking:

• Tabaka (Tapaka): A whole young chicken, pressed flat and pan-fried crispy — a Georgian classic
• Shkmeruli: Chicken in a garlic-cream sauce, originating from the village of Shkmeri in Racha
• Satsivi: Cold chicken in a walnut-garlic sauce — the traditional New Year's Eve dish

Poultry Farming and Self-Sufficiency

In rural Georgia, many families keep their own chickens — both for eggs and for meat. For expats who rent or buy property with a garden, raising a small flock is entirely feasible and culturally unremarkable. Feed costs are low (corn and grain are cheap in Georgia), and the practice connects you with the local community. Even in Tbilisi's outskirts, small-scale poultry keeping is not uncommon. For those who prefer to buy, the combination of affordable supermarket chicken and fresh bazaar options provides reliable access to high-quality, inexpensive poultry year-round.

International Price Comparison

Chicken breast fillet costs 8–12 USD/kg in the United States, 7–11 GBP/kg in the United Kingdom and 15–22 CAD/kg in Canada. Georgia's 3.20 USD/kg is roughly one-third of US prices and one-quarter of Canadian levels — one of the biggest price differentials across all food categories.

Bottom line: Chicken fillet in Georgia costs just 3.20 USD per kilogram — roughly a third of what you would pay in the United States. Domestic production is growing, quality is adequate and availability is excellent across all retail channels.

This article was created on April 18, 2026