Impact of High Prices
At the Wednesday Market in Girne, the rising prices of fruits and vegetables are noteworthy. The price of strawberries has reached 350 TL, while pomegranates, figs, and kiwis have climbed to as high as 300 TL each. Basic food staples such as potatoes and onions are being sold for 70 and 80 TL per kilogram, respectively. Many residents are stating that they are struggling to purchase these products due to the high prices.
Market-goers are specifically expressing their dissatisfaction with the significantly high prices of seasonal fruits and vegetables. Shoppers mention that they prefer to visit different stalls to compare prices before making purchases, expressing hopes for a decrease in prices.
Feelings of Residents
Osman Kavran notes that the prices of essential consumer goods have reached a level beyond everyone’s purchasing power. He mentions that even though grapes are in season, their price is 200 TL per kilogram, saying, “We can buy them, but we want everyone to be able to do the same.”
Şehnaz Sağbetkam reports that the most expensive product she saw at the market was sour cherries priced at 250 TL. She states, “I shop by checking prices at the market. Our expectation is for prices to decrease.”
Another resident, Hıdır Kurnaz, points out the onion prices, stating, “Onions are sold for 70-80 TL, and if it continues like this, we won’t be able to buy onions in a few weeks.” Kurnaz emphasizes that fruit and vegetable prices in Turkey are much more reasonable, arguing that permission should be granted to bring low-priced products from Turkey.
Sultan Ekici expresses that she finds certain products excessively priced, leaving her only able to make limited purchases. She shares, “We were particularly shocked by potato and onion prices. We expect basic food items to become cheaper.”
Merchant Kadir Ertürk reports that sales have not been proceeding as they had hoped, stating, “The government hasn’t supported products like Babutsa. Babutsa is nearly being sold for only 25 TL.”
Baran Çoksuver mentions that he came to the market to meet his needs but couldn’t afford the desired products due to their high prices. He expresses his discomfort about the cost and hopes that prices will drop further.
Mehmet Erkol adds that during his time at the market, he noticed prices were significantly high, sharing that he bought green beans for 200 TL. He notes that the agricultural law has passed in the Parliament, but its regulation has yet to be prepared.
Market Prices
<p As of August 20, 2026, the prices at the market are as follows:
- Vine leaves: 800 TL
- Strawberries: 350 TL
- Figs: 300 TL
- Pomegranates: 300 TL
- Kiwis: 300 TL
- Okra: 250 TL
- Green beans: 250 TL
- Hot peppers: 250 TL
- Yellow beans: 250 TL
- Mushrooms: 250 TL
- Plums: 200 TL
- Barbunya beans: 200 TL
- Grapes: 200 TL
- Fresh beans: 200 TL
- Cherries: 200 TL
- Apricots: 200 TL
- Grapes: 200 TL
- Ayşe beans: 200 TL
- Lemons: 150 TL
- Apples: 150 TL
- Pineapples: 150 TL
- Molehiya: 130 TL (1 bundle)
- Pears: 130 TL
- Peaches: 100 TL
- Nectarines: 100 TL
- Cauliflower: 100 TL
- Bell peppers: 100 TL
- Squash: 100 TL
- Mango: 80 TL (each)
- Beetroot: 80 TL
- Avocado: 80 TL (each)
- Onions: 80 TL
- Oranges: 80 TL
- Bananas: 80 TL
- Carrots: 75 TL
- Eggplants: 70 TL
- Potatoes: 70 TL
- Tomatoes: 60 TL
- Melons: 60 TL
- Cucumbers: 50 TL
- Wrapped grape leaves: 50 TL
- Corn: 50 TL (each)
- Watermelon: 35 TL
- Babutsa: 25 TL (1 piece)
Source: www.diyaloggazetesi.com
