Prices in Berlin restaurants have increased by up to 50 % since Corona - analysis shows drastic increases in popular restaurants.

Prices in Berlin restaurants have increased by up to 50 % since Corona - analysis shows drastic increases in popular restaurants.

According to a report by www.berliner-zeitung.de, the increased prices in Berlin gastronomy and the planned increase in VAT to food from 7 to 19 percent have negative effects on hosts and guests from January 2023. An analysis of the Berliner Zeitung showed that the prices of some restaurants rose by more than 40 percent between 2019 and 2023, while the gross wages of full -time employees in Berlin rose only by around 15 percent. This represents a significant burden for the households of Berliners.

As a Berlin citizen, the rising price level in the city's restaurants. Especially at a time when many people are already financially tense, further price increases could tighten the already difficult situation of many families. The planned increase in VAT on dishes will also heavily burden smaller and cheaper restaurants and possibly lead to the closure of shops.

It is important that the politics takes local effects into account of such decisions and takes measures to support Berlin's gastronomy and to minimize the financial burden for citizens. A balanced and responsible economic policy is crucial to maintain the quality of life in Berlin and to preserve the diversity of the catering scene.

Source: www.berliner-zeitung.de