Welcome to the new era of absurdity! While tourists struggle with high prices for food and accommodation, now they are also being charged for using toilets in cafes and restaurants across Croatia and neighboring countries. Yes, you read that right — for a basic human need that should be free, venue owners are demanding money!
It all started as an attempt to cover hygiene maintenance costs but quickly turned into a bizarre practice that sparked a wave of outrage and mockery online. On a popular Reddit forum, users shared receipts from Bosnia and Herzegovina where toilet use in a pizzeria was charged as much as 5 KM (about 2.5 euros)! Seriously?
People are asking: “How much if I cry inside?” or “Do I have to pay twice if I order a pizza?” Some even said they’d rather walk around with wet pants than pay that much for a toilet.
In Slovenia and Croatia, there are also places where toilets are charged for, even if you ordered a drink. Tourists are furious, and comments are full of sarcasm and anger. One user suggested doing your business and then throwing a bucket into the toilet — let them figure it out!
This practice is especially annoying because prices in the region are already high, and tourists increasingly complain about excessive costs. Instead of attracting guests, such things repel them.
Is this a new way to squeeze money from tourists or a real necessity for hygiene maintenance? Where is the line?
If you’ve encountered this situation or have a hilarious comment, share it — maybe together we can figure out how to survive this toilet revolution without going broke!
