Shopping in Sharm el-Sheikh: where to find the best prices and how to avoid overpaying?

There is a shop about 100–150 meters from the hotel with prices marked on all items; at checkout the cashier may knock off a couple of dollars.

There are two Fix Price stores of different sizes: the small one is for quick, specific purchases, while the large one is better for browsing and comparing prices, though it gets very crowded in the evenings.

Shops often give small change in candy; when paying in dollars, the candy change tends to be of higher value than when paying in Egyptian pounds.

For masks and fins, one tip is to walk left out of the hotel, past the Soho area, toward the Sunrise hotels: there is a decent shop on the left with reasonable prices. It is not pro-level gear, but suitable for holiday use, and the seller helps with fitting. One example given was children’s fins costing about half the price of Russian marketplaces.

A useful souvenir-shopping detail is the payment currency: at Fix Price, prices are typically marked in Egyptian pounds, and paying in EGP is better to avoid an unfavorable in-store dollar conversion. At Mango Market, prices are often shown in US dollars, so paying in dollars is more straightforward. Both stores can be found in Naama Bay.

For larger shopping runs, commenters report that Ghomla is cheaper than Cleopatra Bazaar; Cleopatra Bazaar is described as significantly more expensive.

Near the fountains there are two supermarkets, Best Way and Spinneys. Reports say prices there are reasonable without obvious tourist markup; one practical detail: Spinneys accepts only Egyptian pounds, while Best Way also takes US dollars.

For souvenir shopping, Mango Market and Fix Price have broadly similar selection and average prices. Fix Price may be slightly cheaper, but transport can wipe out the savings. Mango Market can be the better value if you can walk there or use a free shuttle, whereas a taxi to Fix Price may cost about $2 each way.

In tourist shops selling leather and similar goods, opening prices can be inflated by 3–4 times, so bargaining needs to be very aggressive. One example shared was a leather jacket first quoted at $1,200–1,500, with a fair target price closer to $300.

To avoid overpaying in tourist shopping areas, check the item before leaving: make sure the correct product is put in your bag and double-check any change given in US dollars.

Some shops and supermarkets have a price checker: if there is no shelf label, you can scan the item yourself and see the price before checkout.

Adidas stores in Sharm el-Sheikh have fixed prices, not duty-free pricing. It's worth checking the current stock before making a trip.