Restaurant prices in Romania

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


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

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 6.3 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: 4.2 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1.8 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in Romania, including bottle of water, cheap restaurant, coffee, 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 Romania


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

Currency in Romania Romanian leu (RON). For 10 US dollars you can get 47.3 Romanian lei. For 100 US dollars you can get 473 Romanian lei. And the other way around: For 10 Romanian lei you can get 2.12 US dollars.


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


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

Prices: Arad   Bacău   Baia Mare   Botoșani   Brăila   Brașov   Bucharest   Buzău   Craiova   Galați  

Prices and availability of products in shops and supermarkets in Romania: Bucharest   Iași  


McDonald's prices in Romania: Bucharest  

Pizza prices in Romania: Bucharest   Iași  


Price cheap restaurant $9.5 ($6.3 - $15.9)

cheap restaurant

$9.5 ($6.3 - $15.9)
by half less than in United States

Price local beer $2.1 ($1.3 - $3.8)

local beer

$2.1 ($1.3 - $3.8)
65% is less expensive than in United States

Price coffee $2.6 ($1.3 - $4.2)

coffee

$2.6 ($1.3 - $4.2)
by half less than in United States

Price bottle of water $1.6 ($1.1 - $2.3)

bottle of water

$1.6 ($1.1 - $2.3)
23% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $6.3 ($5.3 - $8.5)

Burger King or a similar bar

$6.3 ($5.3 - $8.5)
by half less than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $1.8 ($1.1 - $2.5)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$1.8 ($1.1 - $2.5)
29% is less expensive than in United States

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

Prices of food and drink in restaurants in Romania:

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $9.5 (RON 45)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $42 (RON 200)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $6.3 (RON 30)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $2.1 (RON 10)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3 (RON 14)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $1.8 (RON 8.3)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $1.6 (RON 7.5)
  8. Cappuccino $2.6 (RON 12.1)
  9. Espresso Coffee $1.8 (RON 8.5)
  10. Cheeseburger (fast food) $1.9 (RON 9)
source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com

Price changes in previous years in Romania

Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2011: $1.1(RON 5.2), 2012: $1.2(RON 5.8), 2013: $1.2(RON 5.7), 2014: $1.3(RON 6), 2015: $1.3(RON 6.2), 2016: $1.3(RON 6.3), 2017: $1.5(RON 7), and 2018: $1.5(RON 7)

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

Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2010: $12.1(RON 57), 2011: $15.8(RON 75), 2012: $19(RON 90), 2013: $16.9(RON 80), 2014: $19(RON 90), 2015: $19(RON 90), 2016: $21(RON 100), 2017: $21(RON 100), and 2018: $21(RON 100)

Romania price changes: Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 2010-2018
Romania 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: $0.89(RON 4.2), 2011: $0.85(RON 4), 2012: $0.85(RON 4), 2013: $1.1(RON 5), 2014: $1.1(RON 5), 2015: $1.1(RON 5), 2016: $1.1(RON 5), 2017: $1.3(RON 6), and 2018: $1.5(RON 7).

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

Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in Romania?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2010: $0.8(RON 3.8), 2011: $0.78(RON 3.7), 2012: $0.87(RON 4.1), 2013: $0.86(RON 4.1), 2014: $0.91(RON 4.3), 2015: $0.97(RON 4.6), 2016: $0.98(RON 4.6), 2017: $1.1(RON 5), and 2018: $1.1(RON 5.3) in recent years

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

Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2010: $0.64(RON 3), 2011: $0.54(RON 2.6), 2012: $0.62(RON 2.9), 2013: $0.65(RON 3.1), 2014: $0.69(RON 3.3), 2015: $0.73(RON 3.4), 2016: $0.77(RON 3.6), 2017: $0.84(RON 4), and 2018: $0.95(RON 4.5)

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