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[deleted] t1_ir0rk87 wrote

Reply to comment by tall_and_tired in These are the most and least expensive major U.S. cities based on the average cost of monthly expenses by PabloEscobar301

yep, its not really the rent/mortgage that kills you in DC, its all the day to day costs of living especially food and alcohol.

like it is fucking bonkers how much just a cup of coffee costs in the city now. everything in DC is so fucking expensive and not particularly high quality compared to NY

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FennelSuperb7633 t1_ir2wzme wrote

I recently paid $70 for two cups of coffee, pancakes, a slice of carrot cake, and a cup cake at vegan place. Restaurants now charging this 20% service fee on top of the 20% tip when waiters don’t even take orders, tell specials, bring food, or a bill. I do it all on my phone through and app, which I suppose is what that 20% service charge pays for. I’m all for tipping 20% or more, but charging me an extra 20% is just ridiculous.

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