Revealed: Spain’s cheapest and most expensive areas for a traditional ‘Menu del Dia’

THE Canary Islands offer the country’s cheapest Menu del Dia coming in at an average price of €13 per head, according to a study conducted by Hosteleria de España.

In contrast, the Balearic Islands are the most expensive for the traditional cut-price meal, costing €16 on average.

The second cheapest menu is in the Asturias region with an average cost of €13.20 while Andalucia and Murcia are tied at €13.40.

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The Hosteleria de España survey shows that though the Balaerics are the most pricey, the charge has not risen in the last year.

The head CAEB Restaurateurs Mallorca association has said that he does NOT expect to see a price increase in 2026.

Hosteleria de España says some price rises are justifiable due to inflation.

The CPI rate for Spain in September was at 3% and has seen a cumulative increase of 1.7% over the first nine months in 2025.

The price of food and drinks has increased by double digits every year.

Eggs (+17.9% on an annual basis), beef (+16.5%) and coffee (+19.9%).

This report highlights the rising costs of labour and rents, as well as the increase in electricity prices (+16.6 % in September).

Hosteleria de España says that ‘consumers are very sensitive to price increases, which limits the ability of businesses to increase them, which in turn cuts their profit margins’.

According to the National Institute of Statistics (NIS), restaurant profits dropped by 0.6% in August despite a rise of up 4% on turnover.

The table below shows the order of regional most expensive prices in ascending order:

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