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KFC Prices in Japan: What to Expect

Japan has one of the world's most extraordinary KFC traditions — eating KFC on Christmas Eve, a marketing campaign from 1974 that became a genuine national custom. Buckets are pre-ordered weeks in advance, and KFC Japan generates a disproportionate share of its annual revenue in December.

KFC in Japan is cheaper than the United States, with prices approximately 18% lower overall. A 8pc Original Bucket costs ¥2,947 (about $18.85 USD), compared to $22.99 in the US. The cheapest item on the menu is the Chocolate Chip Cookie at ¥191.02 ($1.22 USD), while the most expensive is the 16pc Original Bucket at ¥5,768 ($36.89 USD).

A typical meal — a main, a side, and a drink — will cost roughly ¥6,484 (about $18.18 USD). If you're ordering delivery through Uber Eats or Demaecan, 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 63% less expensive — a 8pc Original Bucket costs just $6.90 USD there. By comparison, KFC in Saudi Arabia is 16% 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 Japan include McDonald's (Big Mac from $4.91), Burger King (Whopper from $5.32), Subway (Italian B.M.T. (Footlong) from $8.19) and Pizza Hut (Pepperoni (Large) from $13.11).

Compared to other chains in Japan: McDonald's is 74% cheaper, Burger King is 72% cheaper, Subway is 57% cheaper.

Explore all fast food prices in Asia to see how Japan compares to neighbouring countries.