It’s a question most of us have asked on a Friday evening. You’re tired, you’re hungry, and you can’t be bothered to cook. The two main options are clear: head to a restaurant or order a takeaway from your sofa. Both feel like a treat, but which one will actually leave a bigger dent in your bank account?
The answer isn’t as straightforward as you might think. When you look beyond the headline price of the food itself, a range of hidden costs on both sides can tip the balance in surprising ways. Let’s break down the real numbers.














