NYC slices now far more expensive than subway fare as ‘pizza principle’ disappears
NYC slices now far more expensive than subway fare as ‘pizza principle’ disappears
by nyccameraman
23 Comments
bridgehamton
That means the subway should charge more.
Smooth_Influence_488
>Average price calculations exclude dollar slices.
They also need to exclude the proliferation of high end slices if they’re going to leave out the 1.50 slices.
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zoo32
I went to L’Industrie and paid $7+ per slice. It was great pizza but that’s a lot
Ok-Stranger1381
There’s still a couple dollar slice places around Penn station in midtown
Rell_Lauren
Dollar slices aren’t pizza.
I’m old enough to remember getting them for 1.50. Pep or extra cheese might be 1.75. You’re spending $4 minimum on a regular cheese now.
RyzinEnagy
A gallon of milk also tracked with pizza and subway fare but that’s a thing of the past too.
Food price inflation in general is absurd. The subway fare has only slightly outpaced inflation but a big reason it’s in the state that it’s in is because the fare was too low for too long until the last 30 years or so.
NewRazzmatazz2455
Think about what it means for a society in the long run where the powers that be ensure it’s still affordable to get around but not to get access to food.
Malsperanza
Ask them what their rent is.
vaness4444
it’s still cheaper than a subway fare ticket.
Mz_Macross1999
The pizza slice is supposed to be a quick and affordable food option. Overpriced gimmick “gourmet” aside, a single slice should not cost $5, it totally defeats the point.
I understand the material conditions, especially in New York, that have lead to price increases, but passing the costs down to the consumer can only go so far before people just stop eating out altogether.
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SmoovCatto
everything comes down to rent slavery, bank slavery, debt slavery
life for the many destroyed by the few
d3arleader
So the solution is to make the fare $5.
SemiAutoAvocado
Pizza has gotten absurdly expensive and I don’t really even get a slice anymore. A pepperoni slice from a mid shop is like $8 now…the fuck?
I’ll get a plaina a pepperoni and a soda, hand over a $20 and get $3 back.
Garconavecunreve
My closest cheap slice shop still had their sign up for $1 slices some time ago, the menu said 1.50 and people got billed 2. Must have been a confusing week for new costumers…
cozmocha
I still have a spot in Brooklyn that I can a slice of pizza for 1 dollar bill it’s not great but they do still exist
Cornholio231
I appreciate that slices from Stretch are $4 to $6, when slices from places in my neighborhood are hitting $5.
dwthesavage
Go to Costco.
sawman160
Feels like private equity got involved and is supported by the kids who use their parents Amex to treat the city like Disneyland
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We need some standards for ingredients like flour. They will keep buying the cheapest ingredients at our expense
jp112078
Minimum wage is now $17. I’m not saying a cashier at a slice place should be paid lower, but these are the ramifications of that. and taxes and insurance and permits/licenses, etc.
23 Comments
That means the subway should charge more.
>Average price calculations exclude dollar slices.
They also need to exclude the proliferation of high end slices if they’re going to leave out the 1.50 slices.
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I went to L’Industrie and paid $7+ per slice. It was great pizza but that’s a lot
There’s still a couple dollar slice places around Penn station in midtown
Dollar slices aren’t pizza.
I’m old enough to remember getting them for 1.50. Pep or extra cheese might be 1.75. You’re spending $4 minimum on a regular cheese now.
A gallon of milk also tracked with pizza and subway fare but that’s a thing of the past too.
Food price inflation in general is absurd. The subway fare has only slightly outpaced inflation but a big reason it’s in the state that it’s in is because the fare was too low for too long until the last 30 years or so.
Think about what it means for a society in the long run where the powers that be ensure it’s still affordable to get around but not to get access to food.
Ask them what their rent is.
it’s still cheaper than a subway fare ticket.
The pizza slice is supposed to be a quick and affordable food option. Overpriced gimmick “gourmet” aside, a single slice should not cost $5, it totally defeats the point.
I understand the material conditions, especially in New York, that have lead to price increases, but passing the costs down to the consumer can only go so far before people just stop eating out altogether.
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everything comes down to rent slavery, bank slavery, debt slavery
life for the many destroyed by the few
So the solution is to make the fare $5.
Pizza has gotten absurdly expensive and I don’t really even get a slice anymore. A pepperoni slice from a mid shop is like $8 now…the fuck?
I’ll get a plaina a pepperoni and a soda, hand over a $20 and get $3 back.
My closest cheap slice shop still had their sign up for $1 slices some time ago, the menu said 1.50 and people got billed 2. Must have been a confusing week for new costumers…
I still have a spot in Brooklyn that I can a slice of pizza for 1 dollar bill it’s not great but they do still exist
I appreciate that slices from Stretch are $4 to $6, when slices from places in my neighborhood are hitting $5.
Go to Costco.
Feels like private equity got involved and is supported by the kids who use their parents Amex to treat the city like Disneyland
We need some standards for ingredients like flour. They will keep buying the cheapest ingredients at our expense
Minimum wage is now $17. I’m not saying a cashier at a slice place should be paid lower, but these are the ramifications of that. and taxes and insurance and permits/licenses, etc.
Still cost 1.50 in my hood 😭