Fast Food Prices in United States
21 chains compared in USD and USD. See which chain gives you the most for your money.
● Updated March 11, 2026
Chains
21
Avg Meal Cost
$21.02
$21.02 USD
vs. United States
— Same price
About the same as the US
Cheapest Item
$0.79
Brownie (KFC)
🏆 Chain Ranking — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Ranked by flagship item price. All prices in USD with USD equivalent.
| # | Chain | Flagship | Price | USD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Taco Bell |
Crunchy Taco | $1.89 | $1.89 | Full menu → |
| 🥈 |  Krispy Kreme |
Original Glazed | $1.99 | $1.99 | Full menu → |
| 🥉 |  Dunkin' |
Medium Hot Coffee | $2.79 | $2.79 | Full menu → |
| 4 |  Jollibee |
1pc Chickenjoy | $2.79 | $2.79 | Full menu → |
| 5 |  Hardee's |
Famous Star | $4.99 | $4.99 | Full menu → |
| 6 | Starbucks |
Grande Caffè Latte | $5.75 | $5.75 | Full menu → |
| 7 | McDonald's |
Big Mac | $5.99 | $5.99 | Full menu → |
| 8 |  Popeyes |
Chicken Sandwich | $5.99 | $5.99 | Full menu → |
| 9 | Burger King |
Whopper | $6.49 | $6.49 | Full menu → |
| 10 |  Wendy's |
Dave's Single | $6.49 | $6.49 | Full menu → |
| 11 |  Chick-fil-A |
Chicken Sandwich | $6.99 | $6.99 | Full menu → |
| 12 |  Shake Shack |
ShackBurger | $7.99 | $7.99 | Full menu → |
| 13 |  Panda Express |
Bowl (1 Side + 1 Entree) | $8.90 | $8.90 | Full menu → |
| 14 |  Five Guys |
Hamburger | $8.99 | $8.99 | Full menu → |
| 15 | Subway |
Italian B.M.T. (Footlong) | $9.99 | $9.99 | Full menu → |
| 16 |  Chipotle |
Chicken Burrito | $10.40 | $10.40 | Full menu → |
| 17 |  Nando's |
Half Chicken | $10.99 | $10.99 | Full menu → |
| 18 |  Papa Johns |
Large Cheese Pizza | $12.99 | $12.99 | Full menu → |
| 19 | Domino's |
Large Pepperoni (Hand Tossed) | $14.49 | $14.49 | Full menu → |
| 20 | Pizza Hut |
Large Pepperoni Pizza | $15.99 | $15.99 | Full menu → |
| 21 | KFC |
8pc Original Bucket | $22.99 | $22.99 | Full menu → |
💰 5 Cheapest Items Across All Chains
| Chain | Item | Price | USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC |
🍫 Brownie | $0.79 | $0.79 |
| Jollibee |
🍔 Yumburger | $0.79 | $0.79 |
| Jollibee |
🥧 Peach Mango Pie | $0.79 | $0.79 |
| McDonald's |
🍔 Burger McDo | $0.89 | $0.89 |
| Subway |
🍪 Chocolate Chip Cookie | $0.99 | $0.99 |
🔍 Best Price by Category
Cheapest option in each category across all 21 chains.
| Category | Chain | Item | USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgers | Jollibee |
🍔 Yumburger | $0.79 |
| Chicken | Burger King |
🍗 4pc Chicken Nuggets | $1.99 |
| Sides | Subway |
🍪 Chocolate Chip Cookie | $0.99 |
| Drinks | Jollibee |
🥤 Coke (Reg) | $0.99 |
| Breakfast | Burger King |
🥔 Hash Browns | $2.29 |
| Donuts | Dunkin' |
🍩 Glazed Donut | $1.79 |
| Shakes | Shake Shack |
🥤 Shake (Vanilla/Choc) | $6.99 |
🛵 Delivery in United States
The main delivery platforms are Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub. Expect 10-25% markup on menu prices plus service and delivery fees.
💳 Paying for Fast Food in United States
Tipping is customary — Standard 18% is standard for delivery. Prices are in USD ($).
All Chain Menus in United States
🌍 Other Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does fast food cost in United States?
A typical meal averages $21.02 ($21.02 USD). United States is more expensive than the US overall.
What fast food chains are in United States?
21 chains: McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, Subway, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Domino's, Starbucks, Wendy's, Popeyes, Hardee's, Nando's, Shake Shack, Dunkin', Krispy Kreme, Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Five Guys, Panda Express, Papa Johns, Jollibee.
What's the cheapest fast food in United States?
Brownie from KFC at $0.79 ($0.79 USD).
Which chain is cheapest in United States?
Taco Bell — Crunchy Taco costs just $1.89 ($1.89 USD).
Can you get delivery in United States?
Yes — Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub all operate here. Most chains are on multiple platforms.
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