Restaurant prices in Portugal

See also: food prices   cost of living   entertainment costs   Prices in supermarkets   Prices at McDonald's   Pizza prices   KFC prices  


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

If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 10.5 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 8.4 US dollars. And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 42 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 5.2 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1.6 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in Portugal, including cheap restaurant, bottle of water, a better restaurant for a couple, imported beer, or coffee


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


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

Currency in Portugal euro (EUR €). For 10 US dollars you can get 9.52 euros. For 100 US dollars you can get 95.2 euros. And the other way around: For 10 euros you can get 10.5 US dollars.


Can you eat cheaply in Portugal? See how much a meal at McDonalds costs: McDonald's prices in Portugal


What are the different prices in the cities in Portugal? What are the prices and costs on the islands belonging to Portugal? See here: Prices on islands and cities in Portugal

Prices: Madeira   Amadora   Aveiro   Barreiro   Braga   Coimbra   Faro   Leiria   Lisbon   Porto   Vila Nova de Gaia  

Prices and availability of products in shops and supermarkets in Portugal: Lisbon   Porto   Madeira  


McDonald's prices in Portugal: Lisbon   Porto  

Pizza prices in Portugal: Lisbon   Porto   Lagos   Madeira  

KFC prices in Portugal: Porto  


Price cheap restaurant $10.5 ($7.3 - $15.7)

cheap restaurant

$10.5 ($7.3 - $15.7)
by half less than in United States

Price local beer $2.6 ($1.5 - $4.2)

local beer

$2.6 ($1.5 - $4.2)
by half less than in United States

Price coffee $1.9 ($0.79 - $3.1)

coffee

$1.9 ($0.79 - $3.1)
63% is less expensive than in United States

Price bottle of water $1.2 ($1 - $2.1)

bottle of water

$1.2 ($1 - $2.1)
by half less than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $8.4 ($7.3 - $9.4)

Burger King or a similar bar

$8.4 ($7.3 - $9.4)
22% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $1.6 ($1 - $2.6)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$1.6 ($1 - $2.6)
34% is less expensive than in United States

Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in Portugal
(The last update: 3 days ago)

Prices of food and drink in restaurants in Portugal:

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $10.5 (€10)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $42 (€40)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $8.4 (€8)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $2.6 (€2.5)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3.1 (€3)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $1.6 (€1.6)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $1.2 (€1.1)
  8. Cappuccino $1.9 (€1.8)
  9. Espresso Coffee $1.3 (€1.2)
  10. Cheeseburger (fast food) $2.5 (€2.4)
source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com

Price changes in previous years in Portugal

Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2011: $0.96(€0.91), 2012: $1.2(€1.1), 2013: $1.2(€1.1), 2014: $1.1(€1.1), 2015: $1.2(€1.1), 2016: $1.3(€1.2), 2017: $1.2(€1.2), and 2018: $1.4(€1.3)

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

Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2010: $26(€25), 2011: $31(€30), 2012: $31(€30), 2013: $31(€30), 2014: $31(€30), 2015: $31(€30), 2016: $31(€30), 2017: $31(€30), and 2018: $31(€30)

Portugal price changes: Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 2010-2018
Portugal 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: $1.6(€1.5), 2011: $2.1(€2), 2012: $1.6(€1.5), 2013: $1.6(€1.5), 2014: $1.6(€1.5), 2015: $1.6(€1.5), 2016: $1.6(€1.5), 2017: $1.6(€1.5), and 2018: $1.8(€1.7).

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

Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in Portugal?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2010: $1.2(€1.1), 2011: $1.2(€1.1), 2012: $1.2(€1.1), 2013: $1.2(€1.1), 2014: $1.2(€1.2), 2015: $1.2(€1.1), 2016: $1.2(€1.2), 2017: $1.2(€1.2), and 2018: $1.3(€1.3) in recent years

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

Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2010: $0.91(€0.87), 2011: $0.89(€0.85), 2012: $0.89(€0.85), 2013: $0.94(€0.9), 2014: $0.89(€0.85), 2015: $0.88(€0.84), 2016: $0.91(€0.87), 2017: $0.92(€0.88), and 2018: $0.96(€0.91)

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