Outrageous price tag for a bowl of hot chips at a pub leaves patrons in disbelief
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Australia is currently facing a cost-of-living crisis; one that has impacted food supplies and the price of everyday goods such as groceries and petrol. Not only that, but the country is also going through a national potato shortage.
So, it’s no surprise that our favourite snack is also affected by these factors. The question is, how much are you willing to spend for a bowl of chips?
A local pub-goer was outraged after being charged $14 for a ‘tiny’ bowl of hot chips and sauce at a local pub.
The frustrated customer took to the popular social media platform Reddit to share his experience. The local posted an image of the ‘pathetic’ meal he received.
‘What $12 chips looks like,’ the man wrote and added that it cost a further $2 to add a side of mayonnaise.
‘Ordered one for the table to share. Did not expect such a small portion. Should have just ordered another beer,’ the customer later wrote in the comments section.
One can assume that the high price of the chips is because of the potato shortage and inflation. However, we cannot give a definite answer as of writing.
The post quickly amassed hundreds of comments from other social media users who agreed that the price was a ‘rip off’.
‘You paid $2 for 25ml of mayo?’ One asked while another replied: ‘This is the real crime.’
‘Not sure how I ended up here. But the last $14 chips I ordered, they were fried in rendered duck fat and topped with shaved black truffle,’ someone else mentioned.
With regard to the pub in question, many of the local patrons agreed that it wasn’t a good place to go eat or hang out.
‘The beer sucks too,’ one commented.
One curious social media user asked the original poster how much the beer cost. They replied: ‘$13.50 for a pint.’
Another wrote that they’d also been in a similar scenario at the same pub. ‘S**t beer and overpriced food. At least it’s a nice spot,’ they claimed.
While others shared that if people stop paying for their prices, the pub in question will be forced to make some changes. ‘I know it’s annoying – but stop buying…The price will be what the market will bear,’ they added.
‘Don’t be afraid to complain/give feedback if you feel like you’re getting ripped off at places like this. They’ll often give you more just to shut you up,’ one advised.
According to recent reports, the cost-of-living crisis has worsened with inflation hitting a new 32-year high of 7.8 per cent. The consumer price index has surged at a rapid annual pace, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers describing the rate as ‘unacceptably high’.
‘This is likely the peak in inflation but we won’t know that for sure until we get the numbers for this March quarter that we’re in now,’ Mr Chalmers explained.
AMP senior economist Diana Mousina shared that inflation will likely be ‘moderate’ in 2023, with February’s recent rate rise most likely the last one in this cycle.
‘The inflation backdrop looks much better at the start of 2023 compared to last year and many inflation indicators are pointing down which should mean that we are very close to the end of the tightening cycle and that the February rate rise should be the last one for this year,’ the economist stated.
This comes after another post on Reddit went viral after it asked Australian social media users what they were cutting from their budgets to save money. While others said they were cutting back on non-essential spending, such as streaming services or takeaway coffees, many pointed out that they were cutting back on grocery staples such as fresh fruit, vegetables, and meat. You can read more details about this here.
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So, it’s no surprise that our favourite snack is also affected by these factors. The question is, how much are you willing to spend for a bowl of chips?
A local pub-goer was outraged after being charged $14 for a ‘tiny’ bowl of hot chips and sauce at a local pub.
The frustrated customer took to the popular social media platform Reddit to share his experience. The local posted an image of the ‘pathetic’ meal he received.
‘What $12 chips looks like,’ the man wrote and added that it cost a further $2 to add a side of mayonnaise.
This was the photo uploaded by the disgruntled customer. Credit: Reddit
‘Ordered one for the table to share. Did not expect such a small portion. Should have just ordered another beer,’ the customer later wrote in the comments section.
One can assume that the high price of the chips is because of the potato shortage and inflation. However, we cannot give a definite answer as of writing.
The post quickly amassed hundreds of comments from other social media users who agreed that the price was a ‘rip off’.
‘You paid $2 for 25ml of mayo?’ One asked while another replied: ‘This is the real crime.’
‘Not sure how I ended up here. But the last $14 chips I ordered, they were fried in rendered duck fat and topped with shaved black truffle,’ someone else mentioned.
Patrons collectively agreed that the pub was ‘ripping off’ customers. Credit: Engin Akyurt/Pexels
With regard to the pub in question, many of the local patrons agreed that it wasn’t a good place to go eat or hang out.
‘The beer sucks too,’ one commented.
One curious social media user asked the original poster how much the beer cost. They replied: ‘$13.50 for a pint.’
Another wrote that they’d also been in a similar scenario at the same pub. ‘S**t beer and overpriced food. At least it’s a nice spot,’ they claimed.
While others shared that if people stop paying for their prices, the pub in question will be forced to make some changes. ‘I know it’s annoying – but stop buying…The price will be what the market will bear,’ they added.
‘Don’t be afraid to complain/give feedback if you feel like you’re getting ripped off at places like this. They’ll often give you more just to shut you up,’ one advised.
According to recent reports, the cost-of-living crisis has worsened with inflation hitting a new 32-year high of 7.8 per cent. The consumer price index has surged at a rapid annual pace, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers describing the rate as ‘unacceptably high’.
‘This is likely the peak in inflation but we won’t know that for sure until we get the numbers for this March quarter that we’re in now,’ Mr Chalmers explained.
AMP senior economist Diana Mousina shared that inflation will likely be ‘moderate’ in 2023, with February’s recent rate rise most likely the last one in this cycle.
‘The inflation backdrop looks much better at the start of 2023 compared to last year and many inflation indicators are pointing down which should mean that we are very close to the end of the tightening cycle and that the February rate rise should be the last one for this year,’ the economist stated.
This comes after another post on Reddit went viral after it asked Australian social media users what they were cutting from their budgets to save money. While others said they were cutting back on non-essential spending, such as streaming services or takeaway coffees, many pointed out that they were cutting back on grocery staples such as fresh fruit, vegetables, and meat. You can read more details about this here.
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