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KFC Prices in Australia: What to Expect

KFC is arguably more popular in Australia than anywhere else in the world relative to population. 'KFC' is used interchangeably with 'chicken shop' in Australian vernacular, and the chain's popularity at Christmas — where it's a genuine holiday tradition for many families — is a uniquely Australian phenomenon.

KFC in Australia is more expensive than the United States, with prices approximately 12% higher overall. A 8pc Original Bucket costs A$40.68 (about $25.75 USD), compared to $22.99 in the US. The cheapest item on the menu is the Chocolate Chip Cookie at A$2.64 ($1.67 USD), while the most expensive is the 16pc Original Bucket at A$79.61 ($50.39 USD).

A typical meal — a main, a side, and a drink — will cost roughly A$89.50 (about $23.76 USD). If you're ordering delivery through Uber Eats or DoorDash, expect to add 15-25% on top of that for platform fees, service charges, and delivery.

Looking for a cheaper KFC? KFC in Egypt is around 73% less expensive — a 8pc Original Bucket costs just $6.90 USD there. By comparison, KFC in UAE is 3% more expensive. The cheapest KFC in the world is in Egypt at $6.90 USD, while Singapore is the most expensive at $27.13 USD.

Other popular fast food chains in Australia include McDonald's (Big Mac from $6.71), Nando's (Half Chicken from $12.31), Burger King (Whopper from $7.27) and Subway (Italian B.M.T. (Footlong) from $11.19).

Compared to other chains in Australia: McDonald's is 74% cheaper, Nando's is 52% cheaper, Burger King is 72% cheaper.

Explore all fast food prices in Oceania to see how Australia compares to neighbouring countries.