The cost of living is constantly being spoken about as some struggle to make it to the end of the month on their salaries and others voice their frustration over the cost of simple everyday items.
A common trend that is being seen at the moment is annoyed customers sharing outrageously costly receipts for cocktails, food and groceries across Ireland and the UK.
Manchester Evening News reporter Emma Gill recently ran into a similar fate after bringing four children for a simple chicken and chips treat and was left with an eye-watering bill.