European city named most expensive to eat out in Europe - with two UK spots listed

Dining out is one of life's little pleasures (just think of the no washing up to do afterwards) and it is even better when you're on holiday.

By Chloe Dobinson, Lifestyle Reporter

View of cityscape of Zurich city.

Switzerland is known for its hefty prices (Image: Getty)

While it is nice to dine out on holiday and not have to do the washing up it can come with a hefty bill.

One of the reasons why we love travelling is to try new food and be able to enjoy ingredients that we wouldn't normally eat.

Whether you're into fine dining or prefer just eating at a local restaurant some countries are pricer than others.

For those living in the UK, Brits will certainly notice the difference when eating out. Particularly, if they are eating out in the capital.

However, for those who save up their hard-earned cash to go on holiday one of life's little pleasures is to dine out abroad. 

water front buildings fountain and lake geneva

Geneva came joint top with Zurich (Image: Getty)

But if you like to travel and eat out on a budget then you might want to make note as the most expensive cities to eat out in Europe have been revealed. 

This is according to FerryGoGo, who looked at the cost of a three-course meal for two people across European cities.

They found Zurich and Geneva in Switzerland tied for the top spot and cost on average €123.62 (£104.16) to eat out.

The Swiss cities were followed by Icelandic capital Reykjavik where a meal would set you back on average €114 (£121.33).

Modern Luxury buildings on a waterfront property in Espoo, Finland

Espoo in Finland came third on the list (Image: Getty)

Meanwhile, in third place was Espoo in Finland with a three-course meal for two people costing €110 (£92.68).

Copenhagen came fifth with €107.25 (£90.37). The overall top five cities in Europe would set you back at least €100 when dining out.

Just missing out on the top five was London with the UK capital costing €94.61 (£79.72).

The top 10 most expensive cities to eat out in Europe:

  • Zurich and Geneva, Switzerland - €123.62 (£104.16)
  • Reykjavik, Iceland - €114.02 (£121.33)
  • Espoo, Finland - €110 (£92.68)
  • Copenhagen, Denmark - €107.25 (£90.37)
  • London, UK - €94.61  - (£79.72)
  • Helsinki, Finland and Dublin, Ireland - €90 (£75.83)
  • Edinburgh, UK - €88.70 (£74.74)

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