The price of things these days.

£5 to spend a penny! Too much!

[Syzygy]

From the BBC [news.bbc.co.uk].

London's first superloo is opening in the West End - with a price tag of £5.

In these cash-strapped times, that'll have the tourists flocking in!

"Now, women of all ages can escape from the hustle and bustle of the UK's busiest high street and enjoy five-star facilities and discreet and attentive service in a stunning environment."

Hang on, five-star... stunning... It's a toilet, for goodness sake!

Syzygy

[engine]

Incredible!

I can see that it might be useful for a number of things. But, to just spend a penny, it's up against all kinds of other lower cost facilities.

[lawman]

"spend a penny" means what?

[Syzygy]

For non-English speakers [phrases.org.uk] ;-)

[lawman]

Ah, more general and less specific than I thought. :)