Overpriced fruit stalls at Pettah floating market

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We wanted to buy some mangoes at the Pettah floating market. The vendor tried to charge us 2000 LKR for three mangoes. Is this the normal price.

Bhante S. · Accepted Answer

That is a massive tourist scam. The floating market has unfortunately become a bit of a tourist trap. Three local mangoes should cost around 300 to 500 LKR maximum, depending on the season. If they do not have a price board, they are sizing you up. Walk away and buy fruit from the normal wooden carts on the main road outside the floating market.

Dr. Nimal. · Answer

Also, check if they are imported fruits (like apples or grapes). Imported fruits are genuinely very expensive in Sri Lanka.

Noah D. · Answer

Always ask "How much for one kilo?" before you let them bag anything.

Bhante S. · Answer

Good move. Never reward scammers.

Emma L. · Answer

They were local Karthacolomban mangoes. We walked away.

Overpriced fruit stalls at Pettah floating market

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