💸 San Francisco: Where Money Evaporates!

Just spent a week in SF—sticker shock is real! Here’s why my wallet cried: 🚖 Transportation = Highway Robbery Uber: 15-min ride from airport = $30 (~240 HKD). Public transit: Even a 10-min bus ride costs $2.75 (20+ HKD). Fisherman’s Wharf trip: $60 Uber vs. $40 transit for two. 🍽️ Dining = Luxury Sport 🍜 Korean meal: 1 noodle, 1 rice, 1 burger + drink = $100 after tax/tip (on par with HK… at first). 🦪 Hog Island Oyster Co.: 6 oysters + cioppino = $700 HKD after fees. 😱 "Tasting menu" fail: $500+ for a giant salad + dry pork?! 🏨 Hotels = Gold-Plated Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf: 5,100 HKD/3 nights (worth it for safety + location). Downtown: Overrun with homeless + shuttered stores. Even malls post "We’re open!" signs. ✨ Silver Linings Loved reuniting with friends + visiting my husband’s alma mater. Fascinating deep-dives into SF history + Chinatown’s evolution. Scenic walks > pricey attractions. #SanFrancisco #ExpensiveAF #TravelTruths #BayAreaBlues 💸🌉