What are the 10 Cheapest Destinations to Eat Out in Europe?

It always hurts a little when booking that pricey flight to Europe, so we expect to not face those same prices when we arrive in Europe and are looking for a decent place to eat. Unfortunately, some countries and cities have more expensive restaurants than others.

Sail Croatia, a company providing exceptional travel service and experiences to guests across the United Kingdom, Croatia, Greece and Australia, recently conducted a study to find the cheapest European destinations for eating out. The study compared the average costs of eating out in different restaurant categories (cheap eats; mid-range, three-course meals; and fine-dining) in 10 most-searched travel destinations in Europe.

So, where can you find the cheapest European destinations for eating out?

1. Budapest, Hungary
2. Warsaw, Poland
3. Barcelona, Spain
4. Paris, France
5. Rome, Italy

Budapest, Hungary, tops the charts as the most affordable city for dining out in Europe in 2023, with an average cost of $56.04 (averaging costs of cheap eats; mid-range three-course meals; and fine-dining experiences). A cheap eat option in Budapest averages $9.90, while a fine-dining experience averages $135.73.

Warsaw comes in second, with an average meal price of $56.42. Expect to pay no more than $10 on average for a cheap eat in the Polish capital.

You’ve probably guessed the city with the highest eating out cost: London. In fact, cheap eats in London costs more than a full, three-course meal in Budapest or Warsaw. An average cheap eat in London is $25.65, while an average fine-dining experience in London is a whopping $233.99.