What kind of world do you live in where you can get lunch for two for 10 dollars.
It's more like 40 dollars, and that's assuming it's a very cheap place.
It's more like 40 dollars, and that's assuming it's a very cheap place.
Many places in the world would allow you to have lunch for two for ~10 USD.
> It's more like 40 dollars, and that's assuming it's a very cheap place.
You have to realize that's not representative of every place in the world or even every place within the US, right? Prices around the world are vastly different.
Perhaps in Hong Kong dollars you'd spend $40 for lunch. I know some places use a dollar with much less purchasing power.
If you're claiming it's $40 for two for a "very cheap" place then you're clearly talking about a sit-down spot with full service and beverages and a 20% tip. But most people are not having lunch on a regular basis somewhere with a server who takes their order and brings their food and drinks. Food trucks and cafeterias exist for good reason.
Also, on some Chinese Woks I could get a box of rice with chicken and some vegetables+addons such as onion rings for 12-13 euros. The box is pretty big so it can be split nicely without feeling yourself half-empty afterwards.
A few years back in Lisbon I got a simple main dish for 3€ in a restaurant. That was surprisingly cheap, I guess this is not possible in Spain, also not in the cheapest regions.