How much do mangoes and strawberries cost in Sharm El Sheikh, and is bargaining worth it at Mango Market?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 7 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers report that seasonal fruit in Sharm El Sheikh can cost about $1 per kg, but actual prices at Mango Market may be higher: strawberries were mentioned at both $2.5 and $5 per kg. Bargaining is common in markets and souvenir shops, and some buyers also ask for a small free extra item.
What the community said
A traveler reported buying everything she needed at Mango Market, including strawberries. However, the actual price was higher than expected: strawberries were around $5 per kg instead of the $2.5 per kg she had heard about.
7 days ago Mango Market, strawberries $5/kg
Another traveler said that in peak season fruit could be very cheap, mentioning strawberries at about $1 per kg.
7 days ago strawberries $1/kg
Based on market shopping experience in Sharm El Sheikh, bargaining is often expected. One traveler recommended negotiating hard, especially for mangoes and souvenirs, and if the final price already feels fair, asking for a small free extra item; for example, a family received a child’s baseball cap with a hat purchase.
7 days ago market bargaining, free extra item