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Viral 2019 Zomato Receipt Puts Rising Food-Delivery Costs in Focus

The throwback bill renews scrutiny of a shift from heavy discounts to layered fees on delivery apps.

A Zomato bill from 2019 shows how the cost of ordering food has gone up over the years
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Man’s Zomato post goes viral. Image Source: AI Generated
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Overview

  • A Reddit user shared a 2019 Zomato receipt showing Paneer Malai Tikka totaling ₹92 after a coupon, with no delivery or platform fee despite a 9.6 km distance.
  • The poster estimated the same order would cost about ₹300 today, noting higher menu prices since 2019.
  • The post drew hundreds of upvotes and widespread comments reflecting on the move away from deep discounts.
  • Current bills typically list delivery partner fees, platform fees, packaging charges and GST, with occasional long‑distance or rain surcharges, according to coverage.
  • Times Now reported it could not independently verify the screenshot’s authenticity, with outlets using it to illustrate a broader, documented pricing shift.