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Price review: Aug 2026

Beer Prices Across Central Europe: Where to Find €2 Pints in 2026

A factual price index comparing draft beer costs in Prague, Berlin, Vienna, Budapest, Kraków, and Ljubljana.

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Written by ETH Editorial Team
Published: Aug 14, 2026 • Fact-checked by ETH Editorial Team
• The 2026 European Beer Price Index

The 2026 European Beer Price Index

For budget travelers, the cost of a cold half-liter draft beer in a local pub is one of the most reliable indicators of local dining affordability.

Average Half-Liter Draft Beer Prices (Local Pub vs Tourist Center)

City Neighborhood Local Pub Tourist Plaza / Historic Square
Prague (Czechia) 50 to 60 CZK (€2.10 to €2.50) 90 to 120 CZK (€3.80 to €5.00)
Kraków & Warsaw (Poland) 14 to 18 PLN (€3.30 to €4.20) 22 to 28 PLN (€5.20 to €6.60)
Bratislava (Slovakia) €2.40 to €3.00 €4.50 to €6.00
Budapest (Hungary) 900 to 1,200 HUF (€2.30 to €3.10) 1,800 to 2,400 HUF (€4.60 to €6.20)
Ljubljana (Slovenia) €3.20 to €3.80 €4.80 to €6.00
Berlin (Germany) €3.80 to €4.50 €5.50 to €7.00
Vienna (Austria) €4.50 to €5.20 €6.50 to €8.00
Madrid (Spain) €2.50 to €3.20 (includes free tapa) €5.00 to €7.00 (no food)

The Value Winners

Prague, Budapest, and Bratislava remain Europe's standout beer bargains, where a premium unpasteurized lager from a local brewery costs less than a commercial soft drink.

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About the Author

ETH Editorial Team

The ETH (Euro Travel Hacks) Editorial Team researches European travel costs, transport, accommodation, and trip-planning information using official sources and structured Euro Travel Hacks data. Changing prices and travel information are dated and reviewed against cited sources where practical.

Experience: Structured research and verification across official European transport operators, municipal transit authorities, and national tourism offices.

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