Bretrick
Well-known Member
- Location
- Perth Western Australia
2 slices of "luxury" ham, 1 slice of cheese, between 2 slices of bread, toasted.
$14
$14
Local cafe trying to cash in...
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Aunt Bea
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- Location
- Near Mount Pilot
It’s expensive here too.
Two hotdogs, French fries, and a beverage $14.95 plus 8% sales tax.
I’m ok but it makes me wonder how parents and grandparents manage when they want to take the kids out for a treat or when a neighborhood dad wants to treat the little league team after a game.
Two hotdogs, French fries, and a beverage $14.95 plus 8% sales tax.
I’m ok but it makes me wonder how parents and grandparents manage when they want to take the kids out for a treat or when a neighborhood dad wants to treat the little league team after a game.
Bretrick
Well-known Member
- Location
- Perth Western Australia
This is a toasted sandwich with no sides.
Aunt Bea
SF VIP
- Location
- Near Mount Pilot
Understood.
$14.95 USD is about $22.31 AUD.
I’m not sure how wages and other areas of the cost of living compare but there is no doubt that prices are on the rise all over the world.
Michael Z
Senior Member
- Location
- Northern Wisconsin
That’s a lot of money for a sandwich that should not cost more than $5! I guess it’s the “luxury” ham!
hollydolly
SF VIP
- Location
- London England
ridiculous.. they try that here as well... More fool the people who pay it.....
Naturally
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- Location
- Corner of Walk 'n Don't Walk
Sounds more like a “luxury” price for a humble toastie.
Bretrick
Well-known Member
- Location
- Perth Western Australia
Looking at them, premade in the display cabinet, dried out and slightly curling.
Disgraceful.
Then, people will buy it.
hollydolly
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- Location
- London England
I know... it beggars belief really....Looking at them, premade in the display cabinet, dried out and slightly curling.
Disgraceful.
Then, people will buy it.
My advice is to eat at home as much as you can, unless you are traveling or have a reason to eat out (such as in between doctors appointments). For me, there is no reason to intentionally eat out and have hotdogs and french fries. Those are junk food. I would rather bring a protein bar with me than eating hotdogs and fries in a hospital cafeteria.
You can make this at home for 1/3 (or less) of the $14 price.
Flarbalard
Senior Member
What is luxury ham? Is it regular ham with good PR or is it come from an heirloom breed, or raised in special circumstances?
OneEyedDiva
SF VIP
- Location
- New Jersey
I wonder the same thing when I see young parents out with their children and I know the restaurant prices are high. I paid almost $18 for a wrap and soda at Just Salad; tax included.
Paying living wages or higher than living wages will of course result in higher price.
I think most of us are still living in the memory of the old price from 20, 30 or even 40 years ago. But, time has changed, most people are making more money than 20 years ago, and the stock market has reached all time high repeatedly in the past year. People do have money in their pockets. This cafe priced the basic ham and cheese sandwich at $14 because there are people willing to pay for it.
Jules
SF VIP
It’s not just the cost of the ham, cheese and bread. The owner pays for the building, the insurance, the utilities, the furniture, the staff, etc, etc. If someone doesn’t like the prices, they can pack their own lunch. If all places are pricing meals at about the same level, that’s likely what it’s costing them. It’s a tough business.