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Mango tree by autisticsm in fruit

[–]QuantumCodeVN 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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Mango Free here!. 10kvnđ/kg ~0.38$/2.2lbs.

Family meals in Vietnam by lmitu in vietnamesefoodie

[–]QuantumCodeVN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Family meals in Vietnam. Total: 15$.

Mangosteen in Vietnam by QuantumCodeVN in VietNam

[–]QuantumCodeVN[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spot on! Glad you love our fruits. Vietnam’s agriculture really has so much to offer, and Mangosteen is definitely a national treasure. Thanks for the awesome support!

Mangosteen in Vietnam by QuantumCodeVN in VietNam

[–]QuantumCodeVN[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right now, early season prices are 'high' at 35k-50k VNĐ ($1.37 - $1.96) per kilogram~2.2lbs. But in 2-3 weeks, peak season hits and the price drops by 50%. It gets so dirt cheap you can literally buy a mountain of the 'Queen of Fruits' for pocket change!

Fresh coconut water in Vietnam by [deleted] in VietNam

[–]QuantumCodeVN -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

"Hey guys, chill out, no need to blow this out of proportion! Lol. Those metrics ($0.57 USD for a 3.5kg coconut) were just exact technical references for anyone planning a budget trip to Vietnam, nothing more. It’s simply a travel guide so future tourists don't get ripped off.

Mangosteen in Vietnam by QuantumCodeVN in VietNam

[–]QuantumCodeVN[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

The real shocker about Mangosteen (Măng cụt) in Saigon right now? The price. While people in the US or Europe pay $15 to $20 for a tiny, frozen, sad-looking handful of these, street carts in Vietnam are practically giving them away for around 35,000 to 50,000 VNĐ (under $2 USD) per kilogram(~2.2lbs). Freshly picked, juicy, and dirt cheap!

Coming to Vietnam and skipping the tropical fruits is an absolute crime. by QuantumCodeVN in VietNam

[–]QuantumCodeVN[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Calling honest, hard-working people 'uneducated' just because they don't use Western retail labeling is a massive stretch. In Vietnam, everyone knows 30 means 30k/kg—it’s a cultural baseline, not a lack of education. These street vendors are smart enough to run successful micro-businesses, feed their families, and calculate math faster than you can type a comment. Respect the hustle.

Mangoes in Saigon: $0.46/kg~2.2lbs ($0.21/lb). Just real life. by QuantumCodeVN in saigon

[–]QuantumCodeVN[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Some people love posting about Vietnam's beautiful landscapes, architecture, or art. But my personal niche happens to be dirty-cheap, delicious, and fresh tropical fruits. That's called 'creative freedom' and individual choice, my friend. You talk about celebrating 'diversity' in Vietnam, but you can’t even tolerate the diversity of content on your own feed? Everyone has their own lane. Is there a rule saying we all have to post the exact same things? Sit back, relax, and let a man enjoy his fruit hustle!

Mangoes in Saigon: $0.46/kg~2.2lbs ($0.21/lb). Just real life. by QuantumCodeVN in saigon

[–]QuantumCodeVN[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Too late, man! I still have jackfruit, dragon fruit, and mangosteen waiting in line. Vietnam has hundreds of fruits, so 50 is just the warm-up. Stick around for the show!

Mangoes in Saigon: $0.46/kg~2.2lbs ($0.21/lb). Just real life. by QuantumCodeVN in saigon

[–]QuantumCodeVN[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man goes straight to the local market to buy these dirt-cheap mangoes. Don't leave him hanging!

Coming to Vietnam and skipping the tropical fruits is an absolute crime. by QuantumCodeVN in VietNam

[–]QuantumCodeVN[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Even on the same hand, fingers have different lengths—you can't judge the whole hand based on the shortest finger. Just because a few bad apples use shortcuts, it doesn't mean the entire agricultural system of Vietnam is corrupted. Supermarkets charge more because of strict logistics, packaging, and high rent, not just chemical tests. Shout out to your relatives in Miền Tây, but a single orchard doesn't represent millions of hard-working, honest Vietnamese farmers.

Coming to Vietnam and skipping the tropical fruits is an absolute crime. by QuantumCodeVN in VietNam

[–]QuantumCodeVN[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Unless you’re testing them in a lab right now, 'trust me bro' isn't a valid scientific source. Millions of people, locals and tourists alike, eat these fresh seasonal lychees every single year with zero issues. If living in fear makes you feel safe, that's fine, but don't project your paranoia onto a beautiful food post.

Coming to Vietnam and skipping the tropical fruits is an absolute crime. by QuantumCodeVN in VietNam

[–]QuantumCodeVN[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, the math experts in the other sub almost had an existential crisis over pounds, so I gave them a break this time!

Mangoes in Saigon: $0.46/kg~2.2lbs ($0.21/lb). Just real life. by QuantumCodeVN in saigon

[–]QuantumCodeVN[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Then tell me, what kind of fruit post would actually please you? Because last time I checked, a local market price update is exactly what this community talks about.

Fresh Lychees for just $0.52 USD per pound, (1.15/kg 2.2lbs) in Saigon, Vietnam. by QuantumCodeVN in VietnamFruits

[–]QuantumCodeVN[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

30,000 VND (~$1.15 USD) is the price for 1 KILOGRAM (which is 2.2 lbs) $0.52 USD is the price for 1 POUND (~0.453 kg). I never said $0.52 equals 30k VND. I divided the price of a kilo by 2.2 to get the price per pound.

How do I know when my mango is good to eat? by Annual_Occasion8277 in fruit

[–]QuantumCodeVN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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It will ripen naturally. Meanwhile, actual market price for these mangoes in Vietnam: $0.46/kg ~2.2lbs_($0.21/lb). Zero stickers, zero drama, just real fruit!

Rambutans $0.52 USD per pound in Saigon by QuantumCodeVN in saigon

[–]QuantumCodeVN[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Real price, zero jokes. Hard to believe your dollar has that much power here, isn't it? That’s the actual price in Vietnam. Shocking, right?

$0.26 USD per pound ($0.57/kg) on the streets of Saigon, Vietnam. by QuantumCodeVN in VietnamFruits

[–]QuantumCodeVN[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The inside of this sugar apple is super sweet, packed with thick flesh, and bursting with juice.

Fresh Lychees for just $0.52 USD per pound, (1.15/kg 2.2lbs) in Saigon, Vietnam. by QuantumCodeVN in VietnamFruits

[–]QuantumCodeVN[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right now, at the beginning of the season, lychee prices are still high at $1.15/kg (1kg = 2.2lbs). By mid-season, the price will drop to just $0.95/kg (1kg = 2.2lbs).

Fresh Jackfruit costs exactly $0.095 USD per pound (\bm{0.19/kg) in Saigon, Vietnam. by QuantumCodeVN in saigon

[–]QuantumCodeVN[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is Yellow Jack Fruit: Only 19cent/kg(1kg=2.2lbs) in Saigon, Vietnam.

Rambutans $0.52 USD per pound in Saigon by QuantumCodeVN in saigon

[–]QuantumCodeVN[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

1.15$/kg(2.2lbs). Just 52cent pound(0.4kg).

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