Fast Food Prices in Australia
11 chains compared in AUD and USD. See which chain gives you the most for your money.
● Updated March 11, 2026
Chains
11
Avg Meal Cost
$23.85
A$37.68 AUD
vs. United States
▲ 12% pricier
Prices are higher than the US
Cheapest Item
$0.88
Brownie (KFC)
🏆 Chain Ranking — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Ranked by flagship item price. All prices in AUD with USD equivalent.
| # | 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 |
Large Pepperoni Pizza | 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.
| 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 | $2.23 |
🛵 Delivery in Australia
The main delivery platforms are Uber Eats, DoorDash, Just Eat. Expect 10-25% markup on menu prices plus service and delivery fees.
💳 Paying for Fast Food in Australia
Tipping is not expected. You won't be expected to tip at fast food counters. Prices are in AUD (A$).
🚫 Not Yet in Australia
Wendy's, 
Popeyes, 
Hardee's, 
Shake Shack, 
Dunkin', 
Chick-fil-A, 
Chipotle, 
Panda Express, 
Papa Johns, 
Jollibee.
All Chain Menus in Australia
🌍 Other Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does fast food cost in Australia?
A typical meal averages A$37.68 ($23.85 USD). Australia is more expensive than the US overall.
What fast food chains are in Australia?
11 chains: McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, Subway, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Domino's, Starbucks, Nando's, Krispy Kreme, Five Guys.
What's the cheapest fast food in Australia?
Brownie from KFC at A$1.40 ($0.88 USD).
Which chain is cheapest in Australia?
Taco Bell — Crunchy Taco costs just A$3.34 ($2.12 USD).
Can you get delivery in Australia?
Yes — Uber Eats, DoorDash, Just Eat all operate here. Most chains are on multiple platforms.
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