World Cup Prices: We Dare You to Track the Extravaganza.

Apparently, attending a World Cup now requires more cash than basic survival. At least they know how to theme a carnival on pure inflation.

THIS summer’s World Cup in America is charging $100 for a train, $225 for a parking spot and $40 for a soda pop. What profiteering are you buzzing for? THIS summer’s World Cup in America is charging $100 for a train, $225 for a parking spot and $40 for a soda pop. What profiteering are you buzzing for? Helen Archer, steeplejack: “The $280 Monocular Unlock Fee, which allows me to open one eye in front of a television showing a World Cup match somewhere in America. Both...

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