Beirut 13 Dollar Sandwich Highlights Wealth Divide
A pricey 13 dollar chicken sandwich in Beirut has sparked intense debate over Lebanon's widening economic divide. While critics condemn the high cost amid a severe financial crisis, strong sales show an affluent class remains unaffected.
A trendy restaurant in Lebanon sold more than 20,000 $13 chicken sandwiches in 11 days, sparking fierce online debate over widening wealth gaps. The high-priced wrap at The Glow Paradise is nearly double the typical cost of the local favorite in Beirut. The sales surge underscores a two-tiered economy where a shrinking affluent class spends freely while four in five households struggle to afford basics.
