Fast Food Prices in Japan
12 chains compared in JPY and USD. See which chain gives you the most for your money.
● Updated March 11, 2026
Chains
12
Avg Meal Cost
$17.33
¥2,710 JPY
vs. United States
▼ 18% cheaper
Your money goes further here
Cheapest Item
$0.65
Brownie (KFC)
🏆 Chain Ranking — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Ranked by flagship item price. All prices in JPY with USD equivalent.
| # | Chain | Flagship | Price | USD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 |  Krispy Kreme |
Original Glazed | ¥255.12 | $1.63 | Full menu → |
| 🥈 |  Dunkin' |
Medium Hot Coffee | ¥357.67 | $2.29 | Full menu → |
| 🥉 | Starbucks |
Grande Caffè Latte | ¥737.14 | $4.71 | Full menu → |
| 4 | McDonald's |
Big Mac | ¥767.91 | $4.91 | Full menu → |
| 5 | Burger King |
Whopper | ¥832.01 | $5.32 | Full menu → |
| 6 | Wendy's |
Dave's Single | ¥832.01 | $5.32 | Full menu → |
| 7 |  Shake Shack |
ShackBurger | ¥1,024 | $6.55 | Full menu → |
| 8 |  Panda Express |
Bowl (1 Side + 1 Entree) | ¥1,141 | $7.30 | Full menu → |
| 9 | Subway |
Italian B.M.T. (Footlong) | ¥1,281 | $8.19 | Full menu → |
| 10 | Domino's |
Large Pepperoni (Hand Tossed) | ¥1,858 | $11.88 | Full menu → |
| 11 | Pizza Hut |
Large Pepperoni Pizza | ¥2,050 | $13.11 | Full menu → |
| 12 | KFC |
8pc Original Bucket | ¥2,947 | $18.85 | Full menu → |
💰 5 Cheapest Items Across All Chains
| Chain | Item | Price | USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC |
🍫 Brownie | ¥101.28 | $0.65 |
| McDonald's |
🍔 Burger McDo | ¥114.10 | $0.73 |
| Subway |
🍪 Chocolate Chip Cookie | ¥126.92 | $0.81 |
| Subway |
🍪 Raspberry Cheesecake Cookie | ¥126.92 | $0.81 |
| McDonald's |
🍵 Hot Tea | ¥165.38 | $1.06 |
🔍 Best Price by Category
Cheapest option in each category across all 12 chains.
| Category | Chain | Item | USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgers | McDonald's |
🍔 Burger McDo | $0.73 |
| Chicken | Burger King |
🍗 4pc Chicken Nuggets | $1.63 |
| Sides | Subway |
🍪 Chocolate Chip Cookie | $0.81 |
| Drinks | McDonald's |
🍵 Hot Tea | $1.06 |
| Breakfast | Burger King |
🥔 Hash Browns | $1.88 |
| Donuts | Dunkin' |
🍩 Glazed Donut | $1.47 |
| Shakes | Shake Shack |
🥤 Shake (Vanilla/Choc) | $5.73 |
🛵 Delivery in Japan
The main delivery platforms are Uber Eats, DoorDash. Expect 10-25% markup on menu prices plus service and delivery fees.
💳 Paying for Fast Food in Japan
Tipping is not expected. You won't be expected to tip at fast food counters. Prices are in JPY (¥).
🚫 Not Yet in Japan
Taco Bell, 
Popeyes, 
Hardee's, 
Nando's, 
Chick-fil-A, 
Chipotle, 
Five Guys, 
Papa Johns, 
Jollibee.
All Chain Menus in Japan
🌍 Other Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does fast food cost in Japan?
A typical meal averages ¥2,710 ($17.33 USD). Japan is cheaper than the US overall.
What fast food chains are in Japan?
12 chains: McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, Subway, Pizza Hut, Domino's, Starbucks, Wendy's, Shake Shack, Dunkin', Krispy Kreme, Panda Express.
What's the cheapest fast food in Japan?
Brownie from KFC at ¥101.28 ($0.65 USD).
Which chain is cheapest in Japan?
Krispy Kreme — Original Glazed costs just ¥255.12 ($1.63 USD).
Can you get delivery in Japan?
Yes — Uber Eats, DoorDash all operate here. Most chains are on multiple platforms.
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