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A typical dinner for two costs about $40–$50 for two dishes and two drinks. This is not the minimum cost of daily meals, but a straightforward estimate for a typical restaurant outing.
This amount is important to factor into a settling-in budget: meetings, getting to know people, and leisure activities often take place in cafés or restaurants, but regular meals out quickly become a noticeable expense. For comparison, it is better to consider not a single evening but how often you typically go out like this each month.
The cost depends on the area, type of venue, and dishes selected, so this figure should be used as a starting estimate. If the budget is limited, some get-togethers can more easily be held in simpler places, parks, at home, or at events without a full restaurant bill.