From 49 kopecks to 2 rubles — how much a kilogram of potatoes costs in Minsk today
Not long ago, a kilogram of potatoes in a store cost more than one ruble. Now, the number 0 is increasingly appearing at the beginning of price tags. Minskaya Pravda checked how much potatoes cost in Minsk's markets and stores today, and where they can be bought particularly profitably.
49 kopecks per kilogram
The most budget-friendly offer in the city was found in a store near the "Rakovskiy Kirmash" market. Here, a kilogram of potatoes is sold for only 49 kopecks. True, there's a modest clarification on the price tag: "Discount", but the vegetables themselves look quite decent: the tubers are firm, although small.
However, the modest size can actually be an advantage. Such potatoes are perfect for roasting whole or preparing other dishes where small tubers look especially appetizing. And for a couple of kilograms, you'll pay less than a ruble.
Prices hold steady at the market
At Minsk markets, the situation is more familiar. For large, selected potatoes from their own harvest, sellers ask from 1.20 to 2.20 rubles per kilogram. Here, the buyer pays not only for the vegetables but also for the opportunity to get large tubers with a decent appearance.
Potatoes called "Smachnaya" (Delicious) near the "Proletarskaya" metro station also have their own price point. Here, they ask 2 rubles per kilogram, but the potatoes are already pre-packaged, so the buyer just has to take a ready-made bag. It's not possible to select individual tubers or assess their condition before purchase. The convenience of pre-packaging comes at the cost of lacking choice.
Those who buy in bulk should pay attention to wholesale offers. At the "Tabary" market, potatoes can be found for 70-80 kopecks per kilogram, but this price is valid when buying from one large bag. So, for family provisions, the market still remains one of the options for saving money.
A good deal close to home
Today, you don't necessarily have to go to the market for a good deal. Supermarkets have also joined the competition for customers and offer potatoes at quite attractive prices.
On average, a kilogram of large potatoes can be found in chain stores at a price starting from 75 kopecks.
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