$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.

  • thisisnotgoingwell@programming.dev
    32·
    11 months ago

    Minimum wage is $2.13/hour for a server in the US… You’re being disingenuous by implying they make federal minimum wage which is $7.25/hour, which is also a joke. Even if you were right, you’re wrong, as the federal minimum wage is a joke

    • AA5B@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      11 months ago

      Legally, you do. I’m not claiming that’s reality, but there is a legal requirement