Taxes huh? I know they have to be paid, but what are they doing with them? Responsible governmental spending? Nope, not usually. And when there's no money to tax what happens? Chaos and financial apocalypse.

a fairly good café con leche costs 1.65 euros

That's $2.72 AUD. But...here a small café latte (café con leche) at an average café starts at $5.50 and the average is $6. Medium and large sizes range up to $8.50-&9.00. Crazy.