Fast Food Prices in Australia
11 chains compared in AUD and USD. Taco Bell is the cheapest, KFC is the most expensive. Part of our Oceania fast food guide.
🏆 Chain Ranking — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Ranked by flagship item price. All prices in AUD with USD equivalent. Click any chain for the full menu.
| # | Chain | Flagship | Price | USD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Taco Bell |
Crunchy Taco | A$3.34 | $2.12 | Full menu → |
| 🥈 |  Krispy Kreme |
Original Glazed | A$3.52 | $2.23 | Full menu → |
| 🥉 | Starbucks |
Grande Caffè Latte | A$10.18 | $6.44 | Full menu → |
| 4 | McDonald's |
Big Mac | A$10.60 | $6.71 | Full menu → |
| 5 | Burger King |
Whopper | A$11.48 | $7.27 | Full menu → |
| 6 |  Five Guys |
Hamburger | A$15.91 | $10.07 | Full menu → |
| 7 | Subway |
Italian B.M.T. (Footlong) | A$17.68 | $11.19 | Full menu → |
| 8 |  Nando's |
Half Chicken | A$19.45 | $12.31 | Full menu → |
| 9 | Domino's |
Large Pepperoni (Hand Tossed) | A$25.64 | $16.23 | Full menu → |
| 10 | Pizza Hut |
Pepperoni (Large) | A$28.30 | $17.91 | Full menu → |
| 11 | KFC |
8pc Original Bucket | A$40.68 | $25.75 | Full menu → |
💰 5 Cheapest Items Across All Chains
| Chain | Item | Price | USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC |
🍫 Brownie | A$1.40 | $0.88 |
| McDonald's |
🍔 Burger McDo | A$1.57 | $1.00 |
| Subway |
🍪 Chocolate Chip Cookie | A$1.75 | $1.11 |
| Subway |
🍪 Raspberry Cheesecake Cookie | A$1.75 | $1.11 |
| McDonald's |
🍵 Hot Tea | A$2.28 | $1.44 |
🔍 Best Price by Category
Cheapest option in each category across all 11 chains in Australia.
| Category | Chain | Item | USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgers | McDonald's |
🍔 Burger McDo | $1.00 |
| Chicken | Burger King |
🍗 4pc Chicken Nuggets | $2.23 |
| Sides | Subway |
🍪 Chocolate Chip Cookie | $1.11 |
| Drinks | McDonald's |
🍵 Hot Tea | $1.44 |
| Breakfast | Burger King |
🥔 Hash Browns | $2.56 |
| Donuts | Krispy Kreme |
🍩 Original Glazed | $2.23 |
Fast Food Culture in Australia
Australia has one of the highest fast food consumption rates per capita in the world, with a particularly strong fried chicken culture. The country coined the nickname 'Macca's' for McDonald's and has such a unique relationship with KFC that eating it on Christmas Day has become a genuine national tradition. Australian fast food consumers are demanding, value-conscious, and quick to make their opinions known.
Fast Food Prices in Australia: Overview
Fast food in Australia is more expensive compared to the United States. The cheapest chain is Taco Bell, where a Crunchy Taco costs A$3.34 ($2.12 USD). The most expensive is KFC at $25.75 USD for a comparable item.
Fast food delivery in Australia is available through Uber Eats, DoorDash, Menulog. Expect a 10-25% markup on in-store prices once platform fees and delivery charges are added.
Tipping is not expected at fast food counters in Australia. Prices are displayed in AUD (A$).
Explore fast food prices across all of Oceania to compare Australia with neighbouring countries.
Chains not yet operating in Australia include Wendy's, Popeyes, Hardee's, Shake Shack, Dunkin' and others.
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