Restaurant prices in Hungary
See also: food prices cost of living entertainment costs
Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Hungary? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Hungary? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Hungary?
If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 9.5 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 6.9 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 46 US dollars.
And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 3.8 US dollars (price for 2 bottles)
And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1.2 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in Hungary, including Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda, Burger King or a similar bar, a better restaurant for a couple, imported beer, or cheap restaurant
See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Hungary
What currency is used in Hungary and what is the conversion rate?
Currency in Hungary Hungarian forint (HUF). For 10 US dollars you can get 3.95 thousand Hungarian forints. For 100 US dollars you can get 39.5 thousand Hungarian forints. And the other way around: For 100 Hungarian forints you can get 0.253 US dollars.
What are the different prices in the cities in Hungary? Look here: Prices in cities in Hungary
Prices: Budapest Debrecen Eger Gyor Miskolc Sopron Szeged Pecs Székesfehérvár Szombathely
cheap restaurant
$9.5 ($6.3 - $15.2)
by half less than in United States
local beer
$1.9 ($0.89 - $3)
68% is less expensive than in United States
coffee
$1.8 ($0.94 - $2.9)
65% is less expensive than in United States
bottle of water
$0.93 ($0.63 - $1.5)
by half less than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$6.9 ($5.1 - $8.9)
35% is less expensive than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$1.2 ($0.89 - $1.8)
by half less than in United States
Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in Hungary
(The last update: today)
Prices of food and drink in restaurants in Hungary:
- Meal in a cheap restaurant $9.5 (HUF 3.75K)
- Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $46 (HUF 18K)
- McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $6.9 (HUF 2.75K)
- Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $1.9 (HUF 750)
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $2 (HUF 800)
- Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $1.2 (HUF 479)
- Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.93 (HUF 365)
- Cappuccino $1.8 (HUF 711)
- Espresso Coffee $1.3 (HUF 498)
- Cheeseburger (fast food) $2.1 (HUF 824)
Price changes in previous years in Hungary
Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2011: $0.78(HUF 309), 2012: $0.84(HUF 331), 2013: $0.89(HUF 353), 2014: $0.91(HUF 358), 2015: $0.94(HUF 371), 2016: $0.94(HUF 370), 2017: $0.99(HUF 392), and 2018: $1.1(HUF 417)
Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2010: $11(HUF 4.35K), 2011: $20(HUF 8K), 2012: $19.4(HUF 7.65K), 2013: $19(HUF 7.5K), 2014: $17.7(HUF 7K), 2015: $20(HUF 8K), 2016: $20(HUF 8K), 2017: $20(HUF 8K), and 2018: $23(HUF 9K)
Do we have to pay more for beer in the restaurant than we used to?
This is what beer prices looked like in 2010: $0.67(HUF 265), 2011: $0.76(HUF 300), 2012: $0.89(HUF 350), 2013: $0.9(HUF 355), 2014: $0.89(HUF 350), 2015: $0.76(HUF 300), 2016: $0.89(HUF 350), 2017: $1.1(HUF 450), and 2018: $1(HUF 400).
Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in Hungary?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2010: $0.69(HUF 273), 2011: $0.62(HUF 245), 2012: $0.62(HUF 246), 2013: $0.65(HUF 258), 2014: $0.64(HUF 254), 2015: $0.63(HUF 249), 2016: $0.65(HUF 258), 2017: $0.7(HUF 275), and 2018: $0.74(HUF 294) in recent years
Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2010: $0.49(HUF 194), 2011: $0.51(HUF 200), 2012: $0.48(HUF 188), 2013: $0.45(HUF 176), 2014: $0.45(HUF 176), 2015: $0.41(HUF 162), 2016: $0.43(HUF 170), 2017: $0.46(HUF 181), and 2018: $0.54(HUF 213)
