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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.

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[–] 1bluepixel 26 points 1 year ago (1 children)

But invariably you do not need to go very far to get off the beaten track and find much better deals. Explore and profit.

Pro tip: that's true absolutely everywhere in the world. It's crazy how much cheaper and better the food is a mere three blocks on foot from tourist attractions. Can't read the menu? Look at what people are eating, and point at what looks good.

Never failed me.

[–] Potatos_are_not_friends 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

On a micro level for Americans... Never pay for gas nearest to a highway exit. Drive a mile and immediately it's .50-$1.00 less per gallon.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What region is this? Here in the South you're just as likely to pay more by going further out.

[–] Potatos_are_not_friends 2 points 1 year ago

Not sure where in the South you're in.

But I verified that theory on East Coast, West coast, texas, Florida, California. The ones nearest out of the highway are typically catered towards Truckers or business travelers.

The ones away from the highway can charge less because of less visitors and conveniences.

[–] BURN 1 points 1 year ago

That’s getting less and less true on the west coast. It’s pretty much $5.50 anywhere now that I can find