According to a survey by Ticket, a brand of Edenred Brazil for meal and food vouchers, the average consumer expenditure on food delivery orders is 12% higher compared to the amount spent on dining at restaurants. While between January and May of this year, the average bill per meal for home orders was R$66.21, in establishments the average expenditure was R$58.86.
The study of brand benefits and engagement also found a difference between the most consumed types of cuisine in the two modalities. While in online orders the preference is forfast foodfollowed by Brazilian food and snack bar food, in direct consumption at establishments, Brazilian food is the most consumed, with bakery and snack bar coming right after in people's preferences.
Regarding the highest expenses per order: seafood (R$ 87.77) stand out in delivery. In physical restaurants, the most expensive average was observed in Japanese food meals (R$ 104.68). Among the lower average prices, mineira cuisine leads in delivery (R$ 49.54), while in person, bakery cuisine holds this position (R$ 29.89).
Average spend – January to May 2024
| Delivery | On-site consumption |
| R$66,21 | R$ 58,86 |
Highest average expenditure – January to May 2024
| Delivery | On-site consumption |
| Seafood (R$ 87.77) | Japanese food (R$ 104.68) |
| Japanese food (R$ 84.80) | Latin food (R$ 88.86) |
| Latin food (R$ R$ 84.44) | Seafood (R$ 80.80) |
Lower average spending – January to May 2024
| Delivery | On-site consumption |
| Minas Gerais food (R$ 49.59) | Bakery (R$ 29.89) |
| Pastry (R$ 50.35) | Pastry (R$ 32.88) |
| Bakery (R$ 51.05) | Coffees and Sweets (R$ 35.95) |
