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KFC Prices in New Zealand: What to Expect

KFC New Zealand is a national institution, with the chain's wicked wings and original recipe chicken deeply embedded in local food culture. New Zealand KFC locations are known for their generous portions and were early adopters of the Zinger range that subsequently spread globally.

KFC in New Zealand is more expensive than the United States, with prices approximately 10% higher overall. A 8pc Original Bucket costs NZ$42.23 (about $25.29 USD), compared to $22.99 in the US. The cheapest item on the menu is the Chocolate Chip Cookie at NZ$2.74 ($1.64 USD), while the most expensive is the 16pc Original Bucket at NZ$82.65 ($49.49 USD).

A typical meal — a main, a side, and a drink — will cost roughly NZ$92.91 (about $23.53 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 Australia is 2% 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 New Zealand include Popeyes (Chicken Sandwich from $6.59), McDonald's (Big Mac from $6.59), Nando's (Half Chicken from $12.09) and Burger King (Whopper from $7.14).

Compared to other chains in New Zealand: Popeyes is 74% cheaper, McDonald's is 74% cheaper, Nando's is 52% cheaper.

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