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€26 Schnitzel Price Sparks Online Backlash Over Restaurant Costs in Germany

A viral Reddit post highlights consumer frustration as restaurants cite VAT hikes, inflation, and rising operational costs for menu price increases.

Ein Mann schildert, dass auf der Karte des Restaurants, das er schon in der Vergangenheit besuchte, das Schnitzel 26 Euro kostet (Symbolbild).

Overview

  • A Reddit user shared their shock over a €26 pork schnitzel near Stuttgart, igniting widespread online support and discussion.
  • The schnitzel, weighing 220 grams and served without a side salad, exemplifies rising menu prices across German restaurants.
  • Consumers have increasingly voiced concerns about what they perceive as exploitative pricing in the gastronomy sector.
  • Restaurants attribute higher prices to a 2024 VAT increase to 19%, coupled with inflation, energy costs, and wage pressures.
  • Changes in dining habits, such as customers sharing items or cooking at home, reflect growing price sensitivity.