The varying cost of the planet's favourite fruit
The humble banana has long been one of the most affordable fruits and a staggering 100 billion are eaten globally each year. But prices are on the rise, driven by everything from extreme weather to soaring shipping fees. Looking ahead, a double whammy of worsening climate change and a deadly fungus is threatening to decimate crops and upend supply chains. Could the days of the cheap banana be numbered?
Although the fruit remains affordable (for now), the cost of a banana varies dramatically worldwide, and the country with the highest price is totally unexpected. Read on to find out how the typical cost of a kilo of bananas compares in 25 selected nations, based on data collated by the cost of living website Numbeo.
Prices correct as of 3 April. All dollar amounts in US dollars.
Daniel Coughlin
04 April 2025
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