lo barato sale caro

Etymology
lit. 'cheap [things] turn out expensive'.

Proverb

 * 1) cheap objects or solutions can end up being expensive, because they don’t last as long, require high maintenance or are inefficient
 * 2) buy cheap, buy twice
 * 3) cheap things in expensive disguise make everything more costly, setting precedence to inflate true value while lowering quality not just for goods but services and society as a whole