You might be similarly shocked at the markup on goods you consume, whether it be technology or beer, etc.
For the most part I’m aware of this stuff, my missus is another story.. Beer is a good one to raise though; in Australia it’s mostly tax https://i.nostr.build/XV65B.jpg
The mark up on financial services is also insane. And the cost of government...now I'm getting depressed! 🤣