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Food delivery apps have long been praised for their convenience, but one customer's experience in Coimbatore has reignited debate over whether that convenience is coming at too steep a price. A resident named Sunder (@SunderjiJB) took to X to share how his Swiggy order cost 81% more than buying the same dishes directly from a restaurant located just two kilometres away.

According to the screenshots he posted, the Swiggy bill came to Rs 1,473, while the exact same meal cost him only Rs 810 at the restaurant. "Hey @Swiggy, please explain. Why does ordering food in the app cost 81% more than buying the same food directly? Is this the real...