This is especially true for alcoholic beverages!! I remember in St. Petersburg I went to a cafe because I was desperate to use wifi. It was fancy, but right beside the hotel and I didn't really pay attention to the prices. I ordered a mint tea, and they brought me a whole pot! Charged me around $9 USD. Insane! I don't like Starbucks coffee. It's too expensive and strong. I know many foreigners think American coffee is like drinking water, because overseas it is typically much stronger.