The premium cost of the dragon fruit is due to its high demand and low supply. Dragon fruit is packed high in health benefits which makes it highly sought out. Due to the fact that this special fruit is usually imported, the cost of one dragon fruit can be anywhere from $6 to $10. The dragon fruit cacti also takes a few years to bear any fruit, adding to its production-barrier and scarcity. Growing your own plants is an excellent way to enjoy this rare fruit at a more reasonable cost.