Mum left speechless after receiving bill for meal for seven in Tenerife
Holidays can quickly become expensive, requiring many of us to carefully plan our budgets before heading off to warmer destinations. After covering the costs of flights and accommodation, dining out often presents another significant expense.
So, one mother of seven was pleasantly surprised when she took her family out for a meal in Tenerife and discovered the bill was much lower than anticipated. She shared her experience on TikTok, explaining how her family enjoyed steak, pizza, and drinks for a surprisingly modest total of just EUR54.84 (around £45).
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TikTok users were equally amazed by the affordable meal. The story highlights that enjoying great food doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. One user commented: "That would be £150 easy in Turkey."
Another exclaimed: "How? That's amazing! " A third shared their own experience: "Good price. We normally pay roughly 50 to 60 euros for three people." reports the Daily Record.
Comments continued to flow, with one saying: "Amazing value and your kids seem very well behaved too. That's amazing."
Another follower praised: "Beautiful family and food looks good. Very reasonable." Another admirer complimented: "Love their table etiquette. Great parenting."
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And one more added: "That's amazing. I live in Cyprus. It would be much more than that."
Holidaymakers have faced shocking bills abroad, with one couple suspecting "something must be wrong" after being charged an exorbitant amount at an Ibiza beach club.
In another incident, a tourist was left seething when presented with a £610 bill for 'four drinks and food' at a Greek bar. The takeaway?
It's crucial to do your homework and check prices before choosing where to dine.
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