I went to a local chain in my area and wanted to purchase a single cheeseburger, similar to the McDonald’s McDouble. McDonald’s dollar menu items are now up to

I went to a local chain in my area and wanted to purchase a single cheeseburger, similar to the McDonald’s McDouble. McDonald’s dollar menu items are now up to 3 dollars, and this local chain’s cheapest option was 5.50. I just left the drive through without buying anything. Even the cheapest fast food isn’t cheaper than cooking at home anymore, which is very new.