Yes, hotels almost always charge significant premiums for items consumed from the minibar, and these charges are notorious for being much higher than retail prices. A single soda or snack can often cost five to ten times what it would in a local convenience store. Furthermore, modern hotels frequently use automated sensors—either infrared or weight-based—that trigger a charge to your room bill the moment an item is lifted or moved, even if you don't actually consume it. Some hotels also charge a "personal use fee" or "refurnishing fee" if you move their items to store your own leftovers or drinks in the fridge. To avoid surprise fees, it is best to check the provided price list before touching anything and, if you are charged for something you didn't eat, clarify the error with the front desk at checkout, as they are often willing to waive accidental sensor-triggered charges.