The cost of a pint around the world

From €2.85 in Portugal to 112 NOK in Norway — here’s what a pint actually costs in 2026, and why the gap matters when you’re buying a round for someone abroad.

Last updated: July 2026 · 106 countries. Prices are indicative snapshots for the pint gesture.

If you’ve ever tried to buy a round on holiday, you’ll have felt the difference. A pint in Lisbon and a pint in Oslo are the same gesture — but one costs roughly four times as much as the other.

Cheapest and most expensive

Portugal sits near the bottom of the European range at about €2.85. Norway tops the list at about 112 NOK. Iceland and Switzerland aren’t far behind.

See pint prices by country for the full list, or pour a pint priced to where your mate lives.