A dollar sure doesn’t go as far as it used to.

Purses run about $400 a pop. Candles dare to go for $50. And nothing at the dollar store costs less than a fiver.

To avoid highway robbery, head to Arlington for Bebo Trattoria, the latest from Roberto Donna (of the famed Galileo), where bar menu prices start at just $1.95. (That’s right, less than two bucks.)

Once you get past the infomercial-sounding price tag, you’ll realize they’re serving the real deal. Small plates (bruschetta) start at the aforementioned $1.95, antipasti (fried mozzarella with anchovy sauce) at $4. Entrees (paccheri with slow-cooked tomatoes and pork rib ragu) cost an even ten-note. And for a measly $5, you can choose a glass from a selection of wine.

Housed in the old Oyamel space (musical restaurants, anyone?), Bebo is comfortable and welcoming, with a wood burning oven for the baked pizza and panini you loved at Galileo.

But cheap doesn’t mean cheap. Bebo serves the same fresh, seasonal ingredients as Galileo — with a more casual and accessible vibe. So make plans with your friends and head over.

Just don’t call from a pay phone. That would cost a whopping 75 cents.

Bebo Trattoria, 2250b Crystal Drive, Arlington (703-412-5076).