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Kebab prices on the rise: Where to find the best bargains!
In Halle (Saale) there is the cheapest kebab in Germany with a price of 5.79 euros - regional price differences and trends.
Kebab prices on the rise: Where to find the best bargains!
If you are looking for the best kebab, you should take a look at the current prices and offers in Germany. The price situation for the popular fast food specialty has changed significantly in recent years. In the period from March 2024 to March 2025, the average price for a kebab in Germany rose from 7.53 euros to 8.03 euros - that corresponds to an increase of almost 4% [Tageskarte] reports that...
But what exactly do the price differences look like regionally? There is a notable difference of almost 70% between the cheapest and most expensive kebabs. While in Halle (Saale) the kebab costs an average of 5.79 euros, in Flensburg it costs a whopping 9.77 euros. Cities like Osnabrück (6.54 euros) and Dortmund (6.91 euros) also offer inexpensive kebab alternatives, while in Flensburg, Karlsruhe (9.75 euros) and Kiel (9.25 euros) prices rise to dizzying heights. In Munich there was at least a slight decrease from 9.58 euros to 8.50 euros [Day Ticket] reports that...
The causes of price increases
Rising prices are often the result of various factors. In addition to general inflation, increased wage costs due to the minimum wage increase, the increase in VAT to 19% at the beginning of 2024 and increased operating costs also play a role. Prices for higher quality meats such as veal and lamb have also risen and have an impact on the final prices of the dishes. The average service provider today finds it difficult to return to the previous prices around 3 to 4 euros - the 6 to 7 euro mark is now standard [Turkish Market] reports that...
A look at the price trends shows that kebab prices were relatively stable at around 4 euros until 2019. The increase began gradually from 2020 and was particularly pronounced in the last two years. The average annual inflation rate for kebabs is now around 11.8% [Medium] reports that...
Popularity of the kebab in Germany
Despite all the price increases, the kebab remains one of the most popular fast food dishes in Germany. The order numbers from delivery services such as Lieferando prove that they have found a public favorite directly in the culinary preferences of Germans. There was even the largest single order in Iserlohn with 99 kebabs! One particularly diligent customer ordered a total of 560 kebabs in one year - that's an average of 1.5 kebabs per day [Tageskarte] reports that...
Google Reviews analysis also shows that customers are willing to pay for the food. A total of over 2.15 million reviews from restaurants in Germany were collected, with prices determined through user feedback [Medium] reports that...
In some parts of Berlin or in structurally weaker regions you can still find cheaper offers, often from family businesses that offer kebabs for 5 to 6 euros. Lunch specials or combination deals can also be a good way to save on kebab meals [Turkish Market] reports that...
The bottom line is that the kebab is still very popular despite the trend reversal in prices. For many, a visit to the kebab shop remains a welcome opportunity to get delicious food - even if the prices have now changed.