It seems restaurant meals start at 15 bucks and that is a plate of fish and chips. A fast food burger with fries and a drink easily runs 10-12 bucks. A local small town pub puts out good food for a reasonable price but prices 15 miles away in a larger center have gone stupid, trouble is the labor market is tight and good staff has to be paid well. Lots of work available if they were only willing to get off their adzz, get training and show up but that's a rant for another day.