The time of departure for the holidays is approaching and for those who intend to refresh yourself in a service area of the peninsula’s motorway network is expected a summer with a high bill. For those who want to have a classic quick snack in the rest areas considered, the the average price of a sandwich stands at around 7 euros, compared to 4.20 euros for a normal bar: this means that you actually spend around 70% more on the motorway than at the bar near your home. It’s no better for those who decide to have breakfast: for a cappuccino you have to pay on average 1.84 euros, while for a croissant 1.72 euros, respectively 12% and 26% more. Furthermore, for a smooth coffee, the average expense stands at 1.35 euros, or 14% more.
This was revealed by the latest survey by the independent consumer organisation Altroconsumo in 22 service areas between Milan, Naples, Rome and Veniceemphasizing that, if one then wants to quench one’s thirst, even simple bottled water can be “salty”. Still or sparkling, water in service areas costs on average over 3 euros per litre, compared to 0.67 euros per liter in the supermarket.
In the Altroconsumo analysis they were also taken into consideration carbonated drinks (orange soda and cola) and there was no shortage of surprises: these products, in fact, present in different sizes from 500 to 330ml, cost around 8 euros per litre.
Furthermore, the report continues, those who want to treat themselves to a bit of relief from the heat and purchase a packaged ice cream, must take into account an average expense of 3 euros, with an average price per kilo of 38.51 euros. As regards savory snacks, an average of 3.13 euros is spent on a bag of chips, with an average price per kilo of 23.08 euros. To purchase a chocolate bar finally, from around 100 g, on the motorway you spend an average of 3.70 euros, but prices can vary from 1.20 to as much as 6.29 euros.
