Reuters issue of the expensive souvlaki in Greece: At 3.30 euros the price
In the souvlaki and the price that does not stop being mentioned, is reported to Reuters. THE price in pitogyros has caught firewith them in Greece watching from their favorite street food to be accurate on a monthly basis.
The article describes the souvlaki, the classic meal with grilled meat wrapped in pie, with salad and tzatziki, which now costs 3.30 euros on average in Athensrecording a 30% increase from last summer.
Why this skewer in Greece – The Reuters article about the price of skewers
The increase in the main ingredients it adds to the skewer (meat, vegetables and sunflower oil), combined with the rise in energy prices, contribute skewers (wrapped and plain) to cost more. Reuters reports in its article on souvlaki in Greece that the war in Ukraine and the coronavirus pandemic caused problems in the supply chains, affecting prices.
“The war in Ukraine has affected us a lot,” said 79-year-old Thanasis Golas, owner of one of the oldest souvlaki restaurants in Monastiraki, below the Acropolis, as he cuts pork for skewers. According to his clientele, they are mainly foreign tourists, as “Greek customers have decreased significantly”.
Expensive skewers in Greece discourage them from buying them
“I used to buy three or two skewers, today I only buy one, because it is very expensive and salaries are low at the moment,” Morina Dotsi, a 58-year-old cleaner who earns 720 euros a month, told Reuters.
“I hope the war will end soon,” said Spyros Bairaktaris, whose family has owned a restaurant near the Acropolis for more than 140 years and who, after doubling his electricity bill, is trying to keep his souvlaki below 3 euros. . per portion.
There are, however, tourists who say they are willing to pay as much for a tasty souvlaki.
“I would pay 10 euros for this skewer. “It’s delicious,” said Dave Disis, an American tourist from the US state of Georgia.
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