People are spending a lot less money during a night out in a cafe, according to figures released by Bedrijfschap Horeca, the organisation that tracks turnover in the catering sector.

Figures for May show the average spend per person was €9.20, down 25% on the same month in 2011. That figure has not dropped below €10 in the past ten years.
Even in January, traditionally one of the worst months for cafes, people were spending €12.40.
The catering sector organisation Koninklijke Horeca Nederland told the Telegraaf it is not surprised by the figures. ‘We have been hearing worrying stories from the cafes for some time and this just confirms things,’ the organisation’s Joris Prinssen said.
A day out
Meanwhile, the cost of a day out at the zoo or amusement park has soared by an average 50% over the past ten years, according to figures released on Wednesday by the ING economic agency.
This compares with inflation of 19% over the same period.
The ING analysts put together an index of price development for entry to zoos, museums, amusement parks, cinemas, concert halls and theatres, together with the price of a meal in a restaurant or fast-food outlet.
Compared with 2011, prices have risen 2.8%, 0.8% above inflation.
ING does say that theatre and concert tickets rose by 11% following the increase in value-added tax (btw) from 6% to 19%, but notes this increase has been reversed.
A Dutch family spends an average €250 on a day out.
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