A video shared on Tiktok captured the moment a young woman left a cafeteria with two large coffees on a tray. The scene, filmed by friend @alvaroparedes0802, generated laughter at the scene but raised a serious discussion on social networks about the price of each coffee.
“I don’t know, I must look dizzy. Three euros that is worth the coffee, each one. It may be good,” he shot the client in an outburst that quickly added thousands of views, according to the Spanish digital newspaper HuffPost.
The price of coffee in the center of the debate
The publication arrived at a time when bars and restaurant prices are under scrutiny, especially after a summer where many restoration entrepreneurs complained that tourists spend less and less.
At the same time, national and foreign visitors accuse various places, especially in large cities and tourist areas, to charge exaggerated values: cafes to three euros, four beers.
Divided answers on networks
The reactions to the video were immediate and, according to the previously mentioned source, reveal the division of opinions. “Chica, three euros seems expensive? Is it big, with foam, on an esplanade … What do you want to offer you?” Commented one user. On the other hand, there was no shortage of criticism: “It is expensive. To normalize these prices when a few years ago cost 1.10 € is the problem.”
Others pointed out that the service also tells: “Don’t complain about the three euros, complains about having to get coffee from the counter,” someone wrote. There were also those who mocked: “Three euros for a drop of coffee and the rest boiled milk.”
Between tourism and gentrification
Among the most lit comments, there were also broader criticism: “Thanks tourism for gentleness and transforming our cities into amusement parks that places can no longer pay.” On the other hand, some relativized the price, noting that cup was larger than usual: “This size is like double a normal coffee… It’s ok! The problem is that they are not even bringing to the table.”
In the end, the controversy has confirmed, according to: Even a simple cup of coffee can light on lit discussions about cost of living, tourism and consumer habits in cities.
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