Imagine finding a blast from the past in your kitchen! That’s exactly what a Chipotle customer experienced when he stumbled upon an old receipt from July 2015. What he discovered sent shockwaves through the fast food community.

The Chicago resident shared his find on Reddit, revealing that he spent $21.45 on two chicken bowls and a chicken burrito with guacamole nearly a decade ago. At the time, each bowl and burrito was priced at just $6.50, while a side of guacamole cost a mere $1.95.

Fast forward to today, and that same meal has inflated to a jaw-dropping $30.80 before tax! A Reddit user researched current prices and found that a chicken bowl and burrito now each cost $9.35, with guacamole rising to $2.75. This marks a staggering 43.58% increase in just ten years!

Nostalgia and frustration poured in from users, with one lamenting, "$11 difference is crazy! Ugh, take me back to 2015!" Another exclaimed, "Two bowls and a burrito for THAT price!? Where has the time gone? Have I been so conditioned to accept this inflation that I can't even remember how cheap things were?"

As fast food prices soar across the nation, it’s evident that not all places are affected equally. A new WalletHub study revealed that residents of Mississippi, in particular, spend a larger chunk of their income on fast food than anyone else in the country, highlighting the varied impact of rising prices.

So, as we adjust our budgets for today's dining options, let’s take a moment to appreciate those deliciously affordable meals from the not-so-distant past. Are we really ready to accept that $20 now seems like the new normal for a meal?