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McDonald's Prices in Australia: What to Expect

McDonald's is so embedded in Australian culture that locals call it 'Macca's' — a nickname so popular that McDonald's officially adopted it for Australian branding. With over 1,000 locations across the country, it's one of the most visited fast food chains per capita in the world.

McDonald's in Australia is more expensive than the United States, with prices approximately 12% higher overall. A Big Mac costs A$10.60 (about $6.71 USD), compared to $5.99 in the US. The cheapest item on the menu is the Hot Tea at A$2.28 ($1.44 USD), while the most expensive is the 40pc McNuggets at A$22.99 ($14.55 USD).

A typical meal — a main, a side, and a drink — will cost roughly A$23.32 (about $13.67 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 McDonald's? McDonald's in Egypt is around 73% less expensive — a Big Mac costs just $1.80 USD there. By comparison, McDonald's in UAE is 3% more expensive. The cheapest McDonald's in the world is in Egypt at $1.80 USD, while Sweden is the most expensive at $7.31 USD.

Other popular fast food chains in Australia include Burger King (Whopper from $7.27), KFC (8pc Original Bucket from $25.75), Five Guys (Hamburger from $10.07) and Subway (Italian B.M.T. (Footlong) from $11.19).

Compared to other chains in Australia: Burger King is 8% more expensive, KFC is 284% more expensive, Five Guys is 50% more expensive.

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