When ordering food online, you might have noticed that the exact same dish from the same restaurant sometimes shows different prices on different apps. A Reddit user recently sparked a discussion after sharing that they had to pay Rs 130 extra for the exact same biryani, prompting them to compare prices across multiple food delivery platforms.
The straightforward reason is that the final price visible on a food delivery app is not just the cost of the food. It includes the restaurant's listed price along with delivery charges, platform fees, packaging or handling charges, taxes, and applicable discounts.
Discounts and Offers Change the Game
Suppose a biryani costs the same on two apps. If one app offers a special coupon while the other has no active discount, your final bill will differ significantly. Additionally, delivery distance, surge charges, and platform fees alter the final amount. This is why checking only the menu price is never enough; you must compare the final cart total before checking out.
'The Freelance' does not independently verify the claims made in viral social media posts. This topic is a subject of general discussion online. Credits: Respective Social Media Handles / Reddit.
