Restaurant prices in Germany

See also: food prices   cost of living   entertainment costs  


Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Germany? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Germany? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Germany?

If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 13.7 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 10.5 US dollars. And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 63 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 8.4 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 2.8 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in Germany, including bottle of water, local beer, cheap restaurant, imported beer, or coffee


See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Germany


What currency is used in Germany and what is the conversion rate?

Currency in Germany euro (EUR €). For 10 US dollars you can get 9.48 euros. For 100 US dollars you can get 94.8 euros. And the other way around: For 10 euros you can get 10.5 US dollars.


What are the different prices in the cities in Germany? Look here: Prices in cities in Germany

Prices: Berlin   Bielefeld   Bremen   Cologne   Dresden   Essen   Hamburg   Leipzig   Mannheim   Munich  


Price cheap restaurant $13.7 ($8.4 - $21)

cheap restaurant

$13.7 ($8.4 - $21)
31% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $4.2 ($3.2 - $5.7)

local beer

$4.2 ($3.2 - $5.7)
30% is less expensive than in United States

Price coffee $3.5 ($2.1 - $4.7)

coffee

$3.5 ($2.1 - $4.7)
32% is less expensive than in United States

Price bottle of water $2.5 ($2 - $3.7)

bottle of water

$2.5 ($2 - $3.7)
23% more than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $10.5 ($8.4 - $11.6)

Burger King or a similar bar

$10.5 ($8.4 - $11.6)
1.9% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $2.8 ($2.1 - $4)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$2.8 ($2.1 - $4)
14% more than in United States

Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in Germany
(The last update: 4 days ago)

Prices of food and drink in restaurants in Germany:

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $13.7 (€13)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $63 (€60)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $10.5 (€10)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $4.2 (€4)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $4.2 (€4)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $2.8 (€2.7)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $2.5 (€2.4)
  8. Cappuccino $3.5 (€3.3)
  9. Espresso Coffee $2.4 (€2.3)
  10. Cheeseburger (fast food) $3.2 (€3)
source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com

Price changes in previous years in Germany

Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2011: $2.5(€2.4), 2012: $2.5(€2.4), 2013: $2.6(€2.5), 2014: $2.7(€2.5), 2015: $2.7(€2.5), 2016: $2.8(€2.6), 2017: $2.8(€2.7), and 2018: $2.8(€2.7)

Germany price changes: Cappuccino 2011-2018
Germany price changes Cappuccino hikersbay.com

Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2010: $37(€35), 2011: $42(€40), 2012: $42(€40), 2013: $47(€45), 2014: $42(€40), 2015: $45(€42), 2016: $47(€45), 2017: $47(€45), and 2018: $47(€45)

Germany price changes: Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 2010-2018
Germany price changes Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course hikersbay.com

Do we have to pay more for beer in the restaurant than we used to?
This is what beer prices looked like in 2010: $2.6(€2.5), 2011: $3.2(€3), 2012: $3.2(€3), 2013: $3.2(€3), 2014: $3.2(€3), 2015: $3.2(€3), 2016: $3.7(€3.5), 2017: $3.7(€3.5), and 2018: $3.7(€3.5).

Germany price changes: Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 2010-2018
Germany price changes Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) hikersbay.com

Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in Germany?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2010: $1.6(€1.5), 2011: $2.2(€2.1), 2012: $2(€1.9), 2013: $2.1(€1.9), 2014: $2.2(€2.1), 2015: $2.1(€2), 2016: $2.2(€2.1), 2017: $2.3(€2.1), and 2018: $2.4(€2.3) in recent years

Germany price changes: Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 2010-2018
Germany price changes Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com

Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2010: $1.8(€1.7), 2011: $2.1(€1.9), 2012: $1.8(€1.7), 2013: $1.7(€1.6), 2014: $1.8(€1.7), 2015: $1.7(€1.6), 2016: $1.8(€1.7), 2017: $1.8(€1.7), and 2018: $2(€1.9)

Germany price changes: Water (0.33 liter bottle) 2010-2018
Germany price changes Water (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com