Disbelief over price of coffee and bagel deal: 'Plain robbery'
This New Zealand café is the latest to come under fire for it's extremely high prices.
Rising food costs are no doubt on everybody's minds with many forced to make changes to their budget. So it's no surprise New Zealanders were shocked by the cost of a seemingly basic breakfast meal at a cafe in Auckland this week.
Outside an Island Gelato Co store in Ponsonby was a sign advertising a coffee and bagel deal. "Allpress coffee & bagel special" the a-frame read. But for NZ$20 (A$18.65) a pop, people were shocked.
"What the actual f**k is the world coming to? Is this supposed to be a deal?!" one person fumed after sharing a photo of the sign online. They later suggested the price was so high because of its central city location.
"That is f***ed up! That price is just plain robbery," one person hit out on social media. "Next business to go out of business at that rate," a second said.
The sign didn't stipulate what toppings the bagel came with, but some said this could determine the price. "Better be more than one bagel loaded up with wild salmon and avocado at that price," one argued.
The combo price made people question how much the items were individually. One said the Gelato chain was charging NZ$8 for a large coffee at another nearby store. "Place looked great but worst coffee in ages," they added.
Yahoo News Australia has contacted Island Gelato Co for comment.
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Cost of coffee rising with inflation
In March, a Sydney woman fumed after noticing her bagel set her back a whopping $25 as others continue to grapple with the rising cost of a hot morning brew.
Like in Australia, inflation remains stubbornly high in New Zealand, at an annual rate of 7.2 per cent. Government data released in April showed New Zealand’s food prices have gone up 12.1 per cent year on year, The Guardian reported.
Fresh food has been affected the most, with fruit and vegetables up 22 per cent. While takeaway and restaurant meals went up by 9 per cent, RNZ reported.
"Higher prices for dining out and takeaway coffee drove the increase in restaurant meals and ready-to-eat food," Stats NZ consumer prices manager James Mitchell said.
Last year, Australia saw the average cost of a small coffee jump from $4.50 to $5.50, without milk alternatives or extra shots.
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