Fast Food Prices in China
9 chains compared in CNY and USD. See which chain gives you the most for your money.
● Updated March 11, 2026
Chains
9
Avg Meal Cost
$11.77
¥80.75 CNY
vs. United States
▼ 45% cheaper
Your money goes further here
Cheapest Item
$0.43
Brownie (KFC)
🏆 Chain Ranking — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Ranked by flagship item price. All prices in CNY with USD equivalent.
| # | Chain | Flagship | Price | USD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Taco Bell |
Crunchy Taco | ¥7.13 | $1.04 | Full menu → |
| 🥈 | Starbucks |
Grande Caffè Latte | ¥21.69 | $3.16 | Full menu → |
| 🥉 | McDonald's |
Big Mac | ¥22.60 | $3.29 | Full menu → |
| 4 | Burger King |
Whopper | ¥24.49 | $3.57 | Full menu → |
| 5 |  Shake Shack |
ShackBurger | ¥30.15 | $4.39 | Full menu → |
| 6 | Subway |
Italian B.M.T. (Footlong) | ¥37.69 | $5.49 | Full menu → |
| 7 | Domino's |
Large Pepperoni (Hand Tossed) | ¥54.67 | $7.97 | Full menu → |
| 8 | Pizza Hut |
Large Pepperoni Pizza | ¥60.33 | $8.79 | Full menu → |
| 9 | KFC |
8pc Original Bucket | ¥86.74 | $12.64 | Full menu → |
💰 5 Cheapest Items Across All Chains
| Chain | Item | Price | USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC |
🍫 Brownie | ¥2.98 | $0.43 |
| McDonald's |
🍔 Burger McDo | ¥3.36 | $0.49 |
| Subway |
🍪 Chocolate Chip Cookie | ¥3.74 | $0.54 |
| Subway |
🍪 Raspberry Cheesecake Cookie | ¥3.74 | $0.54 |
| McDonald's |
🍵 Hot Tea | ¥4.87 | $0.71 |
🔍 Best Price by Category
Cheapest option in each category across all 9 chains.
| Category | Chain | Item | USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgers | McDonald's |
🍔 Burger McDo | $0.49 |
| Chicken | Burger King |
🍗 4pc Chicken Nuggets | $1.09 |
| Sides | Subway |
🍪 Chocolate Chip Cookie | $0.54 |
| Drinks | McDonald's |
🍵 Hot Tea | $0.71 |
| Breakfast | Burger King |
🥔 Hash Browns | $1.26 |
| Shakes | Shake Shack |
🥤 Shake (Vanilla/Choc) | $3.84 |
🛵 Delivery in China
The main delivery platforms are Uber Eats. Expect 10-25% markup on menu prices plus service and delivery fees.
💳 Paying for Fast Food in China
Tipping is not expected. You won't be expected to tip at fast food counters. Prices are in CNY (¥).
🚫 Not Yet in China
Wendy's, 
Popeyes, 
Hardee's, 
Nando's, 
Dunkin', 
Krispy Kreme, 
Chick-fil-A, 
Chipotle, 
Five Guys, 
Panda Express, 
Papa Johns, 
Jollibee.
All Chain Menus in China
🌍 Other Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does fast food cost in China?
A typical meal averages ¥80.75 ($11.77 USD). China is cheaper than the US overall.
What fast food chains are in China?
9 chains: McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, Subway, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Domino's, Starbucks, Shake Shack.
What's the cheapest fast food in China?
Brownie from KFC at ¥2.98 ($0.43 USD).
Which chain is cheapest in China?
Taco Bell — Crunchy Taco costs just ¥7.13 ($1.04 USD).
Can you get delivery in China?
Yes — Uber Eats all operate here. Most chains are on multiple platforms.
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