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In most of the US that's a crazy amount to spend on lunch, but this hypothetical also included public transit so we're not talking about most of the US
Yeah that’s DC based on metro. Food is crazy there
That's in CAD. Our dollar isn't as strong as the EUR. Also everything is more expensive in Canada.
Spending $30 on lunch in Canada is still absurd. The food court near where I work:
$15 for iranian meat + rice (i forget what it's called sorry, best option by far though)
$12 for a japadog
$8 for two slices of pizza
Are you going to earls or some shit for lunch?
No! I swear, a single plate with a drink at a food court is now 20+$. It's insane.
Cannibalism is illegal.
Just a fast food hamburger and fries is $9-something where I live. The yellow curry at my favorite Thai restaurant is $12-something, plus a tip. Add a soda to either one and it's another $2-3.
That's similar here. I could scrimp and get by for a little less but it is easy to spend $10-15 on lunch these days.
But at least it's less healthy. /s
Yea 25-30 is a sit down meal somewhere, in reality most office drones are picking up something quick from fast food or a convenience store for >$15 a day.
Still a waste of money though
You’d be surprised. I was busy at work one day and starving. Almost doordashed a burrito and chips from Chipotle till I saw it’d be almost $25 before tip.
I would be surprised but you said DoorDash, that adds like 40% after you count in DoorDash fees, the raise in price from the restaurant trying to get their fees back, plus the tip.
$7?? The norm must be at least twice that
Also just pack your lunch ffs