Are Antalya bazaars and shops good value for clothes, luggage and groceries?
From messages by 3 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 17 days ago
From messages by 3 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 17 days ago
TL;DR
Recent travelers report that clothes and luggage at Antalya bazaars can be expensive, with limited room for bargaining. Fruit and vegetables are much better value at markets, while Migros and pharmacy prices are also described as high.
Check the price charged at Carrefour: peaches marked at 80 lira were reportedly rung up at 130 lira. At the same time, peaches at Tahtakale were reported at 50 lira.
At Halktan, compare nuts, sweets, dried fruit and spices with bazaar prices; they were described as cheaper, although the store gets very crowded in the evening. Pistachios were about 1,200 lira, nearly the same as at the market, and products can be sampled in the self-service area.
Prickly pears are sold at the bazaar with their spines still on, and sellers can peel them free of charge when purchased. A price of about 10 lira per fruit was reported.
For spices, consider looking for isot pepper and sumac at the bazaar; they were reported to cost substantially less than on Russian online marketplaces.
At Antalya markets, pistachios may cost less than in small shops, where prices of 1800+ were mentioned. Fresh fruit and vegetables are reported to be far better value at the bazaar.
Compare quality and prices carefully for clothing at Antalya bazaars: basic T-shirts can be unexpectedly expensive. Do not assume that vendors will always negotiate a discount.
Luggage at the market can be expensive, and sellers may not reduce the price even for an on-the-spot purchase. For a budget suitcase, compare several shops and online alternatives before buying.
Travelers also describe prices at Migros supermarkets and pharmacies as high. For everyday food, seasonal fruit and vegetables from a local market may be better value than relying only on the chain supermarket.