🦮 Pet Food Prices in Georgia

Pet Food Prices and Availability in Georgia

The supply of pet food in Georgia has improved considerably in recent years. While international premium brands were practically unavailable a decade ago, today supermarket chains and specialized online shops offer a broad selection — at least in urban centers. The price level for standard food sits noticeably below that of Western countries, while premium and veterinary diets sometimes approach Western prices due to import surcharges.

Market Overview and Price Structure

The Georgian pet food market is dominated by international brands that enter the country through importers and distributors. Local pet food production facilities barely exist — the Georgian Feed Company primarily manufactures livestock feed. Key price categories (as of 2025/2026, greater Tbilisi area):

• Economy segment (Darling, Chappi, Kitekat): 40–60 GEL (14–21 USD) for 3 kg dry food. For comparison: in the US, economy dry food costs 10–15 USD for a comparable quantity — the economy segment is relatively more expensive in Georgia.
• Mid-range (Royal Canin, Purina Pro Plan, Hill's Science Plan): 80–100 GEL (28–35 USD) for 4 kg. In the US, Royal Canin 4 kg runs 30–40 USD — price levels are nearly identical.
• Premium import (Acana, Orijen, Taste of the Wild): 120–180 GEL (42–63 USD) for 2–6 kg depending on brand. US: 45–70 USD for comparable pack sizes. The premium in Georgia results from import duties and logistics costs.
• Wet food (cans/pouches): Royal Canin 85g pouch: 3–5 GEL (1–1.75 USD). Whiskas 400g can: 4–6 GEL (1.40–2.10 USD). US comparison: 1–2 USD for equivalent products.

Shopping Options by Region

Pet food availability varies significantly by location:

• Tbilisi: Best selection nationwide. Supermarket chains such as Carrefour (8 branches in Tbilisi), Goodwill (over 40 branches), and Nikora (over 100 branches) carry standard brands (Royal Canin, Purina, Whiskas, Pedigree). Specialized pet shops are rare — ZooPetShop on Pekini Street offers the broadest in-store selection.
• Batumi: Good basic supply through Goodwill and Nikora. Premium brands like Acana or Orijen available only at 1–2 specialty stores. Online ordering with delivery from Tbilisi takes 2–3 business days.
• Kutaisi: Standard brands available in supermarkets. Specialty food must be ordered online.
• Rural areas (Svaneti, Tusheti, Kakheti): Small grocery stores carry economy brands at best (Chappi, Darling). Pet owners in remote regions must rely on stockpiling or online ordering.

Online Shopping as an Alternative

The most important online shop for pet food in Georgia is zoopetshop.ge, offering over 500 products for dogs, cats, and small animals. Delivery within Tbilisi occurs same-day or next-day; nationwide in 2–5 business days via Georgian Post or private courier services. Additional platforms include extra.ge (Georgia's eBay equivalent) and petfood.ge. On Wolt and Glovo — the dominant delivery services in Tbilisi — pet food is also listed, though with a 10–20% markup over store prices.

Veterinary Diet Food — The Weak Point

Specialized diet food for ill animals — such as Royal Canin Renal, Hill's Prescription Diet i/d, or Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets — is a bottleneck in Georgia. These products are not regularly distributed through retail but are available only through veterinary practices or online import. Prices run 30–50% above Western prices because these foods are imported in small quantities. A 2 kg bag of Royal Canin Urinary S/O costs 90–120 GEL (31–42 USD) in Tbilisi versus 25–35 USD in the United States. Pet owners with chronically ill animals (kidney disease, urinary stones, diabetes) should factor this into their relocation planning.

Raw Feeding (BARF) and Fresh Meat

For proponents of biologically appropriate raw feeding, Georgia offers a favorable environment. Fresh meat at the markets (Dezerter Bazaar in Tbilisi, Batumi Green Bazaar) costs per kilogram: chicken 8–12 GEL (2.80–4.20 USD), beef 18–25 GEL (6.30–8.75 USD), organ meat 5–10 GEL (1.75–3.50 USD). For comparison: in the US, beef costs 8–15 USD/lb, chicken 3–6 USD/lb. Raw feeding costs in Georgia thus run at approximately 40–60% of US levels. Note, however, that the cold chain at Georgian markets does not always meet the standards of FDA food safety regulations — meat should be inspected for freshness before feeding.

Monthly Food Costs Overview

A sample calculation for a medium-sized dog (20 kg) on Royal Canin Medium Adult:

• Tbilisi: Approx. 3 kg/week × 4 weeks = 12 kg/month. Cost: approx. 240–300 GEL (84–105 USD).
• United States: The same requirement costs approximately 75–100 USD/month.
• United Kingdom: 60–90 GBP/month.

For mid-range dry food, Georgia thus carries a moderate premium of 10–20% over US prices due to import costs. In the economy and BARF segments, Georgia is less expensive.

This article was created on April 19, 2026