A tourist dining in Ibiza has shared a receipt showing a total bill of €290.50 (£248) for a meal, including €6.50 for a 20cl Coca-Cola, €11 for a bottle of water, and €16 for bread. The receipt, posted on X by Jesús Soriano, has sparked widespread debate about the cost of eating out on the Balearic island.
Itemised costs and extras
The bill also included €28 (£24) for chips with guacamole, €32 (£27) for calamari, €15 (£13) for veal carpaccio, €36 (£30) for steak tartare, and €48 (£41) per portion of rice with vegetables. The total included 10% tax, and the restaurant recommended tipping between 10% and 20%, which would have brought the final cost above €319 (£272.50).
While Jesús did not name the restaurant or specify how many people were dining, the amount of food and drink appears sufficient for three people, equating to around £90 per person for a meal and soft drinks. In the UK, such a meal without alcohol typically costs between £30 and £60, though prices vary in central London or luxury restaurants.
Online reactions and debate
Since the receipt was shared, the prices have generated significant discussion online. While most commenters considered them steep, some suggested that the diner could have chosen a more affordable venue. One commenter wrote: "It seems excessive to me, but if the prices were displayed, there’s no deception. If I see those prices, I don't go in. I don't go in at all, rather than going in and then complaining."
Another said: "The fault lies solely with us customers. Paying that much for a bottle of water." A third added: "As a hospitality worker, I have to say that there are a lot of shameless thieves in the hospitality industry. There are no limits to anything any more – and people are willing to pay for it all."
The debate highlights the high cost of dining in Ibiza's beachfront venues, with the receipt serving as a stark example of premium pricing in one of the world's most famous party destinations.
