Fast Food Prices in South Korea
15 chains compared in KRW and USD. See which chain gives you the most for your money.
● Updated March 11, 2026
Chains
15
Avg Meal Cost
$16.41
₩23,718 KRW
vs. United States
▼ 22% cheaper
Your money goes further here
Cheapest Item
$0.62
Brownie (KFC)
🏆 Chain Ranking — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Ranked by flagship item price. All prices in KRW with USD equivalent.
| # | Chain | Flagship | Price | USD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Taco Bell |
Crunchy Taco | ₩2,130 | $1.47 | Full menu → |
| 🥈 |  Krispy Kreme |
Original Glazed | ₩2,243 | $1.55 | Full menu → |
| 🥉 |  Dunkin' |
Medium Hot Coffee | ₩3,145 | $2.18 | Full menu → |
| 4 |  Jollibee |
1pc Chickenjoy | ₩3,145 | $2.18 | Full menu → |
| 5 | Starbucks |
Grande Caffè Latte | ₩6,481 | $4.49 | Full menu → |
| 6 | McDonald's |
Big Mac | ₩6,751 | $4.67 | Full menu → |
| 7 |  Popeyes |
Chicken Sandwich | ₩6,751 | $4.67 | Full menu → |
| 8 | Burger King |
Whopper | ₩7,315 | $5.06 | Full menu → |
| 9 |  Shake Shack |
ShackBurger | ₩9,006 | $6.23 | Full menu → |
| 10 |  Panda Express |
Bowl (1 Side + 1 Entree) | ₩10,031 | $6.94 | Full menu → |
| 11 | Subway |
Italian B.M.T. (Footlong) | ₩11,260 | $7.79 | Full menu → |
| 12 |  Papa Johns |
Large Cheese Pizza | ₩14,641 | $10.13 | Full menu → |
| 13 | Domino's |
Large Pepperoni (Hand Tossed) | ₩16,332 | $11.30 | Full menu → |
| 14 | Pizza Hut |
Large Pepperoni Pizza | ₩18,022 | $12.47 | Full menu → |
| 15 | KFC |
8pc Original Bucket | ₩25,912 | $17.93 | Full menu → |
💰 5 Cheapest Items Across All Chains
| Chain | Item | Price | USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC |
🍫 Brownie | ₩890.41 | $0.62 |
| Jollibee |
🍔 Yumburger | ₩890.41 | $0.62 |
| Jollibee |
🥧 Peach Mango Pie | ₩890.41 | $0.62 |
| McDonald's |
🍔 Burger McDo | ₩1,003 | $0.69 |
| Subway |
🍪 Chocolate Chip Cookie | ₩1,116 | $0.77 |
🔍 Best Price by Category
Cheapest option in each category across all 15 chains.
| Category | Chain | Item | USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgers | Jollibee |
🍔 Yumburger | $0.62 |
| Chicken | Burger King |
🍗 4pc Chicken Nuggets | $1.55 |
| Sides | Subway |
🍪 Chocolate Chip Cookie | $0.77 |
| Drinks | Jollibee |
🥤 Coke (Reg) | $0.77 |
| Breakfast | Burger King |
🥔 Hash Browns | $1.79 |
| Donuts | Dunkin' |
🍩 Glazed Donut | $1.40 |
| Shakes | Shake Shack |
🥤 Shake (Vanilla/Choc) | $5.45 |
🛵 Delivery in South Korea
The main delivery platforms are Uber Eats. Expect 10-25% markup on menu prices plus service and delivery fees.
💳 Paying for Fast Food in South Korea
Tipping is not expected. You won't be expected to tip at fast food counters. Prices are in KRW (₩).
🚫 Not Yet in South Korea
Wendy's, 
Hardee's, 
Nando's, 
Chick-fil-A, 
Chipotle, 
Five Guys.
All Chain Menus in South Korea
🌍 Other Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does fast food cost in South Korea?
A typical meal averages ₩23,718 ($16.41 USD). South Korea is cheaper than the US overall.
What fast food chains are in South Korea?
15 chains: McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, Subway, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Domino's, Starbucks, Popeyes, Shake Shack, Dunkin', Krispy Kreme, Panda Express, Papa Johns, Jollibee.
What's the cheapest fast food in South Korea?
Brownie from KFC at ₩890.41 ($0.62 USD).
Which chain is cheapest in South Korea?
Taco Bell — Crunchy Taco costs just ₩2,130 ($1.47 USD).
Can you get delivery in South Korea?
Yes — Uber Eats all operate here. Most chains are on multiple platforms.
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