$2 to cut a sandwich in half: The outrageous rip-offs targeting tourists in Italy | CNN
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Getting gouged is all part of the experience in tourist hot spots, but some Italy seems to be taking it to audacious new levels amid complaints Italians can no longer afford vacations at home.

An Italian holiday may be a priceless experience for those who have enjoyed all this country has to offer. But the summer of 2023 will go down as one of the priciest in history after a slew of price gouging scandals at cafes and restaurants that have affected foreign tourists and Italians alike.

  • 30mag@lemmy.world
    203·
    2 years ago

    Tourists were also charged 2 euros for an extra – empty! – plate near Portofino in northern Italy, and 10 cents for a sprinkle of cocoa on a cappuccino at a Lake Como coffee bar.

    Seems silly to nickel and dime people but American restaurants do the exact same shit over here. I don’t know why it is an outrage when you experience these business practices traveling abroad.