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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fast Food Prices in United States

15 chains compared in USD and USD. See which chain gives you the most for your money.

โ— Updated March 3, 2026
Chains
15
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Avg Meal Cost
$18.68
$18.68 USD
vs. United States
โ€” Same price
About the same as the US
Cheapest Item
$1.29
Cookie (Subway)

๐Ÿ† Chain Ranking โ€” Cheapest to Most Expensive

Ranked by flagship item price. All prices in USD with USD equivalent.

#ChainFlagshipPriceUSD
๐Ÿฅ‡ ๐ŸŒฎTaco Bell Crunchy Taco $1.89 $1.89 Full menu โ†’
๐Ÿฅˆ ๐ŸฉKrispy Kreme Original Glazed $1.89 $1.89 Full menu โ†’
๐Ÿฅ‰ ๐ŸฉDunkin' Medium Hot Coffee $2.59 $2.59 Full menu โ†’
4 โญHardee's Famous Star $4.99 $4.99 Full menu โ†’
5 ๐Ÿ”McDonald's Big Mac $5.69 $5.69 Full menu โ†’
6 โ˜•Starbucks Grande Caffรจ Latte $5.75 $5.75 Full menu โ†’
7 ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸฆฐWendy's Dave's Single $5.89 $5.89 Full menu โ†’
8 ๐Ÿ‘‘Burger King Whopper $5.99 $5.99 Full menu โ†’
9 ๐Ÿ”Popeyes Chicken Sandwich $5.99 $5.99 Full menu โ†’
10 ๐ŸฅคShake Shack ShackBurger $7.49 $7.49 Full menu โ†’
11 ๐Ÿฅ–Subway Italian B.M.T. (Footlong) $8.99 $8.99 Full menu โ†’
12 ๐Ÿ”ฅNando's Half Chicken $10.99 $10.99 Full menu โ†’
13 ๐ŸŽฏDomino's Large Pepperoni (Hand Tossed) $14.49 $14.49 Full menu โ†’
14 ๐Ÿ•Pizza Hut Large Pepperoni Pizza $14.99 $14.99 Full menu โ†’
15 ๐Ÿ—KFC 8pc Original Bucket $21.99 $21.99 Full menu โ†’

๐Ÿ’ฐ 5 Cheapest Items Across All Chains

ChainItemPriceUSD
๐Ÿฅ– Subway ๐Ÿช Cookie $1.29 $1.29
โญ Hardee's ๐Ÿช Chocolate Chip Cookie $1.49 $1.49
๐Ÿฉ Dunkin' ๐Ÿฉ Glazed Donut $1.69 $1.69
๐Ÿฅ– Subway ๐Ÿฅ” Chips $1.79 $1.79
๐ŸŒฎ Taco Bell ๐Ÿฅจ Cinnamon Twists $1.79 $1.79

๐Ÿ” Best Price by Category

Cheapest option in each category across all 15 chains.

CategoryChainItemUSD
Burgers ๐Ÿ” McDonald's ๐Ÿ” McDouble $3.89
Chicken ๐Ÿ” McDonald's ๐Ÿ— McChicken $3.10
Coffee ๐Ÿฉ Krispy Kreme โ˜• Medium Brewed Coffee $2.49
Sides ๐Ÿฅ– Subway ๐Ÿช Cookie $1.29
Drinks ๐Ÿฅ– Subway ๐Ÿฅค Fountain Drink $2.29
Breakfast ๐Ÿ” McDonald's ๐ŸŒฏ Sausage Burrito $2.49
Donuts ๐Ÿฉ Dunkin' ๐Ÿฉ Glazed Donut $1.69
Shakes ๐Ÿฉ Krispy Kreme ๐Ÿฅค Milkshake $4.99

๐Ÿงพ Build Your Order in United States

Pick a chain, add items, and see the full cost with GrabFood & Uber Eats delivery fees, taxes, and tips.

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๐Ÿ›ต Delivery in United States

The main delivery platforms are GrabFood, Uber Eats, DoorDash. Expect 10-25% markup on menu prices plus service and delivery fees.

๐Ÿ’ณ Paying for Fast Food in United States

Tipping is customary โ€” Standard 18% is standard for delivery. Prices are in USD ($).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does fast food cost in United States?
A typical meal averages $18.68 ($18.68 USD). United States is more expensive than the US overall.
What fast food chains are in United States?
15 chains: McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, Subway, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Domino's, Starbucks, Wendy's, Popeyes, Hardee's, Nando's, Shake Shack, Dunkin', Krispy Kreme.
What's the cheapest fast food in United States?
Cookie from Subway at $1.29 ($1.29 USD).
Which chain is cheapest in United States?
Taco Bell โ€” Crunchy Taco costs just $1.89 ($1.89 USD).
Can you get delivery in United States?
Yes โ€” GrabFood, Uber Eats, DoorDash all operate here. Most chains are on multiple platforms.

ยฉ 2026 PriceMyMeal. Prices are approximate and may vary by location. Not affiliated with any restaurant chain.