Kebab prices on the rise, and you might be wondering if you'll soon be shelling out 10 euros for your favorite late-night snack. In the '90s, 2.50 marks still got you a kebab, and a decade ago, you could grab one for around 3 euros! But times have changed, and costs have been creeping up.
Enter Cihan Karaman, a kebab skewer producer from Birtat in Murr, Baden-Württemberg. He's been vocal about his belief that kebabs should cost ten euros. Why's that? Well, the rise in ingredient prices has been astronomical – he's talking up to 50%! And with those soaring costs, it's no wonder that Karaman anticipates further price increases at your local kebab stand.
But fear not, foodie friends! While the increase in production costs is undeniable, Karaman is hopeful that they won't be fully passed onto the customers. After all, no kebab vendor wants to see their clientele dwindle away.
In recent months, you might have noticed the signs of rising kebab prices in your area, even catching the attention of the German government. They've been discussing the topic of "why is kebab so expensive?" on social media, citing a significant increase in the cost of ingredients such as bread and meat – a hefty 13.4% hike compared to 2021.
So, will you be paying 10 euros for a kebab any time soon? It seems like we might be heading in that direction, but only time will tell if businesses choose to fully absorb the higher costs or pass on a portion to the customers. Till then, enjoy your kebabs while they're still a relative bargain!
