Where to buy cheap fruits in Pattaya and how much do they cost?
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The cheapest fruits in Pattaya in 2026 are sold from farmer delivery trucks that drive around the city and stop near markets. There, mangoes, mangosteen, and rambutan can be bought for 25–33 baht per kilogram if you take a large bag at once (for example, 3–4 kg for 100 baht). Slightly more expensive, but still cheap, at local markets for Thais: Rompho Market in Jomtien, Thepprasit Night Market (on weekends), Wat Chai Mongkhon Market in the center, and Market Photisarn in Naklua. Prices there are quite reasonable — mangoes from 50 baht/kg, mangosteen 40–50 baht/kg, rambutan 40–50 baht/kg, durian from 120 baht/kg.
Table of minimum fruit prices in season (2026):
| Fruit | Price from truck (baht/kg) | Price at market (baht/kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Mango | from 25 | 50–60 |
| Mangosteen | from 33 | 40–50 |
| Rambutan | from 33 | 40–50 |
| Longkong | from 33 | 50 |
| Dragon fruit (Pitahaya) | — | 60 |
| Durian | — | 120–260 (per fruit) |
Important lifehack: Never buy fruits from stalls right at Mike Shopping Mall and similar tourist mini-markets — prices there are inflated by 2–3 times. For example, mangoes there cost from 60–80 baht, and mangosteen — 100 baht, although at a nearby market or from a truck you can get them twice as cheap. Look for places where locals trade, not tourists.
Also keep in mind seasonality: the peak of cheapness for most fruits (mango, mangosteen, rambutan) falls in May–July. At other times, prices can be 1.5–2 times higher. If you are planning a long vacation, take a closer look at supermarkets Big C and Lotus — prices there are slightly higher than market prices, but the assortment and quality are always stable.
More details with prices and maps of all markets are collected in our honest guide to food in Pattaya — be sure to check it out so you don't overpay and know all the profitable places.
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