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Surprise in Munich: Coffee bill triggers price discussion!
A visit to a café in Munich sparked discussions about high prices for coffee and cake, sparked by a Facebook post.
Surprise in Munich: Coffee bill triggers price discussion!
The “Woerner’s” café on Marienplatz in Munich caused an uproar on social media with a customer bill. A guest shared on Facebook his surprisingly high bill of 27.10 euros, which consisted of two coffees, two cakes and a portion of cream. A mini strawberry cake cost 7.40 euros, while the cream was 1.20 euros and the coffee was 6.00 euros. The customer was shocked at the prices, especially after discussing it with the waitress, who explained to him that the price range was common in this Marienplatz location. His Facebook post, published on May 21, sparked a heated discussion with over 600 comments. Many of the users were similarly shocked and expressed their own opinions about the high prices, which they directly linked to the high rents and staff costs in Munich. The tz reports However, some commentators argued that the high prices were quite normal given Munich's best location and that you should do your research in advance.
The discussion is not only about the expensive food and drinks, but also highlights the general cost of living in Munich. Loud TravelTables The cost of living for two people in Munich, excluding housing costs, is relatively high, with average monthly expenses of around 1,544 euros. Prices for restaurants are also at a high level. A meal for two in a mid-range restaurant can cost around 71.40 euros, and core prices for any type of meal are significant compared to other cities in Western Europe.
High prices in an expensive city
The high price range is often associated with the exorbitant rents that are characteristic of Munich. One-room apartments in the city center cost on average over 1,500 euros per month, while in less central locations they still cost around 1,100 euros. This is seen by many as one of the reasons why catering establishments must maintain prices in order to be profitable. Some users on Facebook even pointed out that such prices are considered normal in Paris.
The discussion about the Woerner’s café reflects a larger problem that many tourists and locals experience in Munich. T Online highlights that the authenticity of the bill was questioned as the cafe's online menu did not contain prices. This raises questions about the transparency and fairness of pricing, especially in a tourist hotspot like Marienplatz.
Overall, this incident highlights not only the high cost of living in Munich, but also the tensions that exist between customer expectations and the reality of pricing in one of Germany's most expensive cities.