date:May 23, 2016
aditional fruits, like apples, cherries and strawberries. It is mainly immigrants who are pushing up the demand for papayas. Additionally, the fruit is popular amongst wealthy women, who are willing to spend money on some small luxuries. Prices stand at around 400 roubles (6.15 dollars) per kilo, compared to the 50 roubles (0.77 dollars) of a kilo of apples.
High prices in France
The price paid for papayas is higher than two months ago. Back then, the fruit cost around three Euro per kilo, but