As a UK resident who visits the US from time to time I was shocked by the cost of everything. In the past it's usually been cheaper than the UK. Now something basic like a mediocre sandwich bought in a shop is like twice as much as London. And when I bought my $8.50 sandwich in a shop in Austin and tried eating it I was followed down the street by a woman saying she was hungry would I give her some so I did and she really was hungry. In London we have beggars saying "I'm hungry" but they all just want money and are not interested in food. Something's not quite right.