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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]in asia its probably the labor costs and no minimum wage

In the US its cheaper to buy groceries then get food from doordash and restaurants [b]however in other countries groceries are more expensive [/b]than restaurants and food delivery, probably because of labor costs and minimum wage is too high. [/quote]

This is not true across the board.

Yes, meat and fish/ seafood are more expensive in many places, but e g in Germany, France and UK, dairy, and breads are cheaper and better quality.  The produce is comparable iif not ridiculously out of season.  Poultry is also in the same ballpark.[/quote]

This has been my experience both as a long time visitor to multiple European countries as well as living in the UK for a few years. Grocery shopping is cheaper, par for par, but dining out at established restaurants tends to be more expensive, and in places like London, substantially more expensive. There's always the cheap Pret and sandwich shops anywhere, but actual sit down restaurants are not cheaper in the big European countries like UK, Germany or France or Switzerland than in the US. However, what can sometimes tip the balance is the lack of high tipping or any tipping expectations. [/quote]

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