Israeli Street Food Prices Skyrocket: Investigation Reveals Shocking Discrepancies

Street Food Prices Soar in Israel: A N12 Investigation Rising costs of ingredients and operational expenses are driving up the prices of popular street food items in Israel, according to a recent N12 News report. The investigation used the examples of coffee and shawarma to highlight the significant price discrepancies between the cost of production and the prices paid by consumers. "A cup of coffee, which costs roughly 4.8 shekels to make, often sells for much more," said the N12 reporter. "Similarly, a shawarma, with ingredients costing around 15 shekels, can sell for 50 shekels or more." The report attributes the price increases to several factors, including a 20% rise in vegetable prices, a 17% increase in meat costs, and significant increases in rent, utilities, and labor costs. The video interviews vendors who express concern over the impact of these rising costs on their businesses and customers. The N12 investigation serves as a stark reminder of the economic pressures affecting both businesses and consumers in Israel, prompting a discussion about the sustainability of street food prices in the current economic climate.