A Hyderabad man shares an online post claiming that a meal he buys directly from a restaurant costs significantly less than the same items ordered through Swiggy. The comparison, posted on social media with screenshots, shows higher prices on the Swiggy listings than the restaurant’s own pricing, with one account citing a difference of more than Rs 200 and another highlighting an even larger gap for a specific meal.
The posts describe the higher cost as a “cost of convenience,” with some users pointing to added charges associated with delivery platforms such as service fees, packaging, and delivery-related costs. Other commenters focus on perceived price markup and question why the final amount to the customer should be higher when the food is from the same restaurant.
Across outlets, the story centers on the price comparison presented by the user, rather than any official statement from Swiggy or the restaurants involved. The internet discussion highlights differing perspectives on whether the extra amount reflects legitimate platform costs or represents unnecessary inflation of menu prices.
