It‘s the same here in Germany. Many „Kneipen“ have closed. I am thinking that low income people cannot afford to pay 3.50 Euros for a beer anymore. Thirty years

It‘s the same here in Germany. Many „Kneipen“ have closed. I am thinking that low income people cannot afford to pay 3.50 Euros for a beer anymore. Thirty years ago low income meant you were able to go to a kneipe 2-3 times a week and drink a couple of beer. These days low income people who like to drink sit on benches in front of so called „Spätis“ (something like a mini supermarket) and get a cold beer for a Euro. These people cannot affort to spend 3x3.50 Euros a day. So first the low income jobs pay less, and then there are cheaper alternatives to German pubs.