From high-end European bistros to budget street stalls in Asia, dining out costs vary dramatically worldwide. August 2026 data from Numbeo highlights these global price gaps by tracking user-reported costs for an inexpensive meal in USD at current exchange rates. Rather than comparing a single identical dish, this ranking measures the budget-friendly end of each country's restaurant market.
Click on to discover the 15 most expensive and 15 most affordable places to eat out!