Israel in the top – which countries' dining out hits the wallet hardest

According to Numbeo data, Switzerland tops the ranking of countries with the most expensive dining out ($30.54), followed by Israel ($26.29) and Luxembourg ($25.39). Meanwhile, in Bangladesh, a meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs $1.63. The article illustrates contrasts in purchasing power: with $20 in the US you can buy one meal, in India nine, and in Bangladesh nearly twelve.

According to data from the analytical platform Numbeo, Switzerland ranks first in the world for the cost of a meal at an inexpensive restaurant at $30.54. Israel is in second place at $26.29, followed by Luxembourg ($25.39). The top ten also includes Scandinavian countries and the Netherlands, where prices exceed $23. At the opposite end of the ranking are Bangladesh ($1.63), Indonesia ($1.70), and Bolivia ($1.73). The article illustrates differences in purchasing power: with $20 in the US you can afford one modest meal, in Japan three, in India nine, and in Bangladesh nearly twelve. The material is informational and analytical in nature, based on Numbeo data, and contains no value judgments.