The publication of the social media of an investor questioning the amazing price of a simple omelet in a luxury hotel has rekindled discussions on the exorbitant cost of catering in high -end establishments. Sharing an invoice, he wrote: “An idea why an ordinary omelet costs 800 ₹ + 18% of the TPS in a star hotel? The cost of the simple omelet should not exceed 25 ₹ / -. 🤔🤔 96.87% margins. »»
The position quickly became viral, triggering a heated debate on the question of whether the refined prices are justified or exploiters. While some have argued that customers pay for experience and atmosphere, others have highlighted the important increases in premium hotels.
A user defended the price, declaring: “25 ₹ ₹ omelette is in a place where you do not click on photos, will not talk about it, will not publish on FB, and the one who serves it at ₹ 25 n ‘won’t even have staff of 100 people to take care of you or a swimming pool after your meal. So … it is not a margin of 96%.
Another user has linked the high cost to market demand, writing: “They cost what it costs because someone (or perhaps a lot) is willing to pay. The price depends on the desire to pay and not to cost – sales 101. ”
Some have seen the price as part of the appeal of luxury meals. “You don’t pay for the omelette, sir. You pay for the experience and buy your social status in return. Omelette is not the real purchase, but social status is 😊, ”said a user.
Others have highlighted the impact of taxation, explaining that the hotel restaurants are in the service category, making them submit to high TST rates. As part of the current tax regime, five -star hotel services are taxed in the highest slab by 28%, much more than the previous combined service tax (6%) and luxury state taxes.
Luxury meals in India have long been examined for its steep prices, but with customers always ready to pay, the debate is unlikely to fade anytime soon.
