Australia Man Pays Rs 4,000 For 2 Rolls And Coffees, Blames Himself For Not Being Attentive

An Australian diner recently had an eye-opening experience at a beachside cafe in Darwin, where a seemingly simple order of two rolls and two coffees turned into a hefty bill of 77 Australian Dollars, which is approximately rupees 4,000. The diner, Lee, on Reddit, detailed the incident, which has since sparked widespread discussion and shock online. Lee’s order consisted of two bacon and egg rolls, each with avocado, and two iced coffees with ice cream. However, this regular breakfast quickly turned into a costly affair. Lee recounted, “When I was given the bill, I noticed it had a surcharge of seven Australian Dollars since it was a Sunday.”

“This brought the final amount to be jaw-dropping 77 Australian Dollars,” he explained to The New York Post.

The breakdown of the bill revealed that each roll was priced at $19 (approx. Rupees 1,000) with the avocado adding $3 (approx 163 rupees) to each. The coffees were already priced at $10 (approx. rupees 550) each, and the ice cream added another $6 (approx. 326 rupees) to the total.

Despite the shock of the bill, Lee acknowledged the quality of the food, stating, “The food was great.” However, Lee admitted to a moment of regret, saying, “I tapped my card without looking at the price or viewing the menu.” This oversight led to the unexpected expense, as reported by The New York Post.

The incident sparked a conversation online, with many expressing disbelief at the prices. One person commented, “Even without the Sunday surcharge, that is one expensive breakfast. And $13 (approx 707 rupees) for an iced coffee too.” Another user questioned the value, asking, “That is absolutely crazy. Were they any good at least?”

Lee’s story resonated with many, with one person remarking, “I think there’s a big difference between a few bucks more than you thought, and paying $77 for breaky. Sure, check the prices next time, but this is wild.” Another user criticized the cafe’s decision to add a Sunday surcharge, stating, “And the audacity to add a Sunday surcharge.”

Reflecting on the incident, Lee shared his concerns about the broader economic impact, stating, “It’s my own fault for not paying attention. It’s just a symptom of the much bigger problem, which is inflation driven by unregulated profiteering of huge Australian corporations.” Lee expressed sympathy for small business owners and consumers affected by the cost-of-living crisis, noting, “I sympathise with small business owners because both they and Aussie consumers are victims of the cost-of-living crisis.”