Why is café food so (damn) expensive in Singapore? — coconuts.co

This article was first published on Dollars and Sense Singapore’s coffee culture has been burgeoning, with artisanal coffee houses and hipster cafés sprouting across the island. A cup of coffee at these places typically cost about $5, of which most people have come to terms with, since specialty coffee comes at a premium price. What remains a head-scratcher, is how food at cafés can set you back by $20 to $30. Why does a grilled cheese sandwich cost $12 in a café when you can put it together for a fraction of the price at home?

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