Restaurant prices in India
See also: food prices cost of living entertainment costs
Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in India? What are the prices in affordable pubs in India? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in India?
If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 3 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 4.1 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 14.2 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 0.43 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in India, including bottle of water, cheap restaurant, imported beer, Burger King or a similar bar, or a better restaurant for a couple
See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in India
What currency is used in India and what is the conversion rate?
Currency in India Indian rupee (INR ₹). For 10 US dollars you can get 847 Indian rupees. For 100 US dollars you can get 8.47 thousand Indian rupees. And the other way around: For 100 Indian rupees you can get 1.18 US dollars.
What are the different prices in the cities in India? Look here: Prices in cities in India
Prices: Agra Bangalore Bhopal Chennai Delhi Hyderabad Indore Jaipur Kanpur Kolkata
cheap restaurant
$3 ($1.2 - $5.9)
85% is less expensive than in United States
local beer
$1.9 ($1.2 - $3.8)
69% is less expensive than in United States
coffee
$1.9 ($0.59 - $4.1)
63% is less expensive than in United States
bottle of water
$0.18 ($0.12 - $0.3)
91% is less expensive than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$4.1 ($3.3 - $5.9)
62% is less expensive than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$0.43 ($0.24 - $0.71)
83% is less expensive than in United States
Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in India
(The last update: 3 days ago)
Prices of food and drink in restaurants in India:
- Meal in a cheap restaurant $3 (₹250)
- Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $14.2 (₹1.2K)
- McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $4.1 (₹350)
- Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $1.9 (₹160)
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3.5 (₹300)
- Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.43 (₹36)
- Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.18 (₹15.5)
- Cappuccino $1.9 (₹159)
- Espresso Coffee $1.3 (₹111)
- Cheeseburger (fast food) $1.2 (₹105)
Price changes in previous years in India
Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2011: $0.66(₹56), 2012: $0.74(₹63), 2013: $0.83(₹70), 2014: $0.89(₹75), 2015: $0.99(₹84), 2016: $1.1(₹92), 2017: $1.2(₹106), and 2018: $1.3(₹110)
Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2010: $4.7(₹400), 2011: $5.9(₹500), 2012: $5.9(₹500), 2013: $5.9(₹500), 2014: $7.1(₹600), 2015: $7.1(₹600), 2016: $7.1(₹600), 2017: $9.3(₹790), and 2018: $9.4(₹800)
Do we have to pay more for beer in the restaurant than we used to?
This is what beer prices looked like in 2010: $0.83(₹70), 2011: $0.89(₹75), 2012: $0.94(₹80), 2013: $1.1(₹90), 2014: $1.1(₹90), 2015: $1.2(₹100), 2016: $1.2(₹100), 2017: $1.4(₹120), and 2018: $1.5(₹130).
Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in India?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2010: $0.22(₹18.8), 2011: $0.23(₹19.9), 2012: $0.24(₹21), 2013: $0.25(₹21), 2014: $0.27(₹23), 2015: $0.3(₹25), 2016: $0.32(₹27), 2017: $0.34(₹29), and 2018: $0.35(₹30) in recent years
Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2010: $0.14(₹12.3), 2011: $0.15(₹12.7), 2012: $0.15(₹12.8), 2013: $0.16(₹13.6), 2014: $0.16(₹13.9), 2015: $0.16(₹13.6), 2016: $0.16(₹14), 2017: $0.17(₹14.3), and 2018: $0.17(₹14)
