Budget Dining Guide
Per Diem Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Per Diem? This budget guide lists every menu item sorted from lowest to highest price so you can find cheap eats and low-cost meal deals quickly. Prices updated July 2026.
Lowest Price
$1.00
Average Item Price
$11.24
Budget for Two
$22.48
Priced Items Tracked
131
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Per Diem Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Per Diem sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Republic Of Tea Darjeeling Iced Tea | beverages | arnold palmer add | $1.00 |
| 2 | Schmitz Ranch Burger | entrees | add bacon or fried egg | $2.00 |
| 3 | Beer Per Diem | bottled beer | mystery domestic beer | $3.00 |
| 4 | Soda | beverages | coke, diet coke, sprite, squirt, orange fanta, dr pepper | $3.00 |
| 5 | 21st Amendment | bottled beer | back in black, ipa, san francisco, california | $4.00 |
| 6 | Budweiser | bottled beer | fairfield, california | $4.00 |
| 7 | Bundaberg Ginger Beer | beverages | — | $4.00 |
| 8 | Clausthaler N/A | bottled beer | frankfurt, germany | $4.00 |
| 9 | Fever Tree Bitter Lemon Or Tonic Water | beverages | — | $4.00 |
| 10 | House Made Lemonade | beverages | — | $4.00 |
| 11 | Italian Soda | beverages | house made seasonal syrup | $4.00 |
| 12 | Miller High Life | bottled beer | irwindale, california | $4.00 |
| 13 | Bohemia | bottled beer | monterey, mexico | $5.00 |
| 14 | Crispin Cider | bottled beer | colfax california | $5.00 |
| 15 | Freshly Squeezed Orange Or Grapefruit Juice | beverages | — | $5.00 |
| 16 | Moose Drool Brown Ale | bottled beer | missoula, montana | $5.00 |
| 17 | Republic Of Tea Darjeeling Iced Tea | beverages | — | $5.00 |
| 18 | Sierra Nevada Pale Ale | bottled beer | chico, california | $5.00 |
| 19 | Anchor Steam | draft beer | san francisco, california | $6.00 |
| 20 | Anchor Steam | bottled beer | porter, san francisco, california | $6.00 |
| 21 | Anderson Valley Hop Ottin Ipa | bottled beer | boonville, california | $6.00 |
| 22 | Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA | draft beer | healdsburg, california | $6.00 |
| 23 | Drakes Brewing 1500 Pale Ale | bottled beer | san leandro, california | $6.00 |
| 24 | Green Flash Brewing Co. | bottled beer | double stout, san diego, california | $6.00 |
| 25 | Green Flash Brewing Co. West Coast IPA | draft beer | san diego, california | $6.00 |
| 26 | Lost Coast Alleycat Amber | draft beer | eureka, california | $6.00 |
| 27 | Menabrea Blonde | bottled beer | biella, italy | $6.00 |
| 28 | Ommegang Abbey Dubbel Ale | draft beer | cooperstown, new york | $6.00 |
| 29 | Peroni Nastro Azzurro | draft beer | rome, italy | $6.00 |
| 30 | Trumer Pils | draft beer | berkeley, california | $6.00 |
Per Diem Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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beverages
$3.75
8 items
bottled beer
$6.27
22 items
draft beer
$6.33
12 items
white
$10.14
7 items
old money cocktails
$11.00
5 items
new money cocktails
$11.33
6 items
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Smart Ways to Save Money at Per Diem — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at Per Diem doesn't mean you have to sacrifice quality. Our curated low-cost menu guide helps you discover the cheapest food options, budget-friendly combo deals, and best value items available on the current menu.
Prices shown are tracked from official menu sources and updated regularly. Whether you're a student looking for cheap eats, a family dining on a budget, or simply trying to keep meal costs down, sorting by price is the fastest way to find great value at Per Diem.
Compare Per Diem prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Per Diem menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Per Diem and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.