German phrase
Wieso ist ~ so hoch?
Meaning
Why is ___ so high?
When to use it
Asks why a cost is high. It can show surprise or concern about everyday expenses.
Example dialogue
Wieso ist die Miete so hoch?
Why is the rent so high?
Das liegt an hoher Nachfrage und knappem Angebot.
It's due to high demand and limited supply.