Overpriced fruit stalls at Pettah floating market
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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.
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Bhante S.•7560 rep•117
Also, check if they are imported fruits (like apples or grapes). Imported fruits are genuinely very expensive in Sri Lanka.
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Dr. Nimal.•5910 rep•112
Always ask "How much for one kilo?" before you let them bag anything.
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Noah D.•6470 rep•23
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They were local Karthacolomban mangoes. We walked away.
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