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A recent social media post showing a plate of pani puri priced at a whopping ₹333 at the Mumbai Airport has gained attention online. While the average pani puri price ranges between ₹25-50 across India, some upscale restaurants do offer it for over ₹100.
Real estate is expensive for food stalls at the CSIA Mumbai airport – but I didn’t know THIS expensive 👀 pic.twitter.com/JRFMw3unLu
— Kaushik Mukherjee (@kaushikmkj) April 29, 2024
The exorbitant airport price tag. However, didn’t faze netizens who are aware of generally marked-up prices at airports due to taxes and overhead costs. Some users questioned the demand for such items at airports. Some suggest that street vendors offer a more authentic and affordable experience. Others pointed out that high prices likely deter purchases, leading to potentially stale food.
