Mango Market vs Fix Price in Sharm El Sheikh: which store is better and what is cheaper to buy there?
Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 10 days ago
Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 10 days ago
TL;DR
Based on recent traveler feedback, Mango Market is often the better choice for beach accessories and some groceries: coral shoes were about 25 EGP cheaper there, frozen mango pulp was around $0.5 less, and sunscreen was available when Fix Price didn’t have it. Mango Market has several branches, offers free transfer, and accepts multiple currencies, though paying in USD is considered more выгодно.
In the newest feedback, Mango Market is more often recommended for coral shoes, frozen fruit, and sunscreen. Compared with Fix Price, coral shoes were about 25 EGP cheaper there, and travelers also rated the quality better.
If you want frozen mango or guava pulp, travelers described Mango Market as the better-value option: it was previously about $0.5 cheaper than at Fix Price. They also found tinted sunscreen there when Fix Price didn’t have it.
Travelers say Mango Market now has three branches, including a new large and clean store in the Montazah area. They also mention a free transfer service, and prices are listed in USD, which can help if you want to avoid exchange losses.
You can pay at Mango Market in different currencies, but travelers say paying in USD is the most cost-effective. They specifically noted that this makes shopping easier because you don’t have to exchange money first.
For some travelers, Mango Market is simply more convenient by location: they described it as being just around the corner, while Fix Price required a separate trip. If saving time matters, that can be a reason to choose Mango.
As an alternative to Mango, travelers also mentioned 1 Price in Old Market as a good budget-shopping option. One review also suggested that Fix Price feels more like a regular shop, while Mango has a larger market-style format.
Travelers also mentioned some practical extras at Mango Market: free Wi‑Fi and, in some cases, the ability to pay with a foreign bank card through a banking app. That can help if your card doesn’t always work directly at the terminal.