Fast food prices in Alberta
Alberta ranks 6th cheapest of 8 provinces for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 104, 4% above the national typical price).
138 restaurants, prices as of . Prices are in Canadian dollars. See Alberta on the map
Key findings
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $7.29 in Alberta ($6.99 to $7.99 across 35 restaurants). Burger King here is 3% above its typical price in Canada.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $10.79 in Alberta ($9.49 to $10.79 across 42 restaurants). Popeyes here is 9% above its typical price in Canada.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $7.59 in Alberta ($6.89 to $8.39 across 61 restaurants). Wendy's here is level with its typical price in Canada.
Every brand in Alberta
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | 35 | Whopper: $7.29 | $6.99 to $7.99 | 103 | #100 - 85 Shawville Blvd. S.W., Calgary |
| Popeyes | 42 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $10.79 | $9.49 to $10.79 | 109 | #902 - 10 D'Arcy Ranch Drive, Okotoks |
| Wendy's | 61 | Dave's Single: $7.59 | $6.89 to $8.39 | 100 | 1303 2Nd St, Brooks |
Cities in Alberta
Rank is within the province, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
| City | Restaurants | Index | Cheapest rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary | 41 | 97 | 2nd |
| Edmonton | 30 | 104 | 4th |
| Red Deer | 7 | 106 | 5th |
| Grande Prairie | 6 | 98 | 3rd |
| Lethbridge | 6 | 93 | 1st |
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in Alberta?
- Alberta ranks 6th cheapest of 8 provinces for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 104, 4% above the national typical price).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Alberta?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Whopper costs $6.99 to $7.99 at 35 Burger King restaurants in Alberta, typically $7.29.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in Alberta?
- The cheapest Burger King in Alberta is at #100 - 85 Shawville Blvd. S.W., Calgary, comparing the same basket at 35 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Alberta?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $9.49 to $10.79 at 42 Popeyes restaurants in Alberta, typically $10.79.
- Where is the cheapest Popeyes in Alberta?
- The cheapest Popeyes in Alberta is at #902 - 10 D'Arcy Ranch Drive, Okotoks, comparing the same basket at 42 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Alberta?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $6.89 to $8.39 at 61 Wendy's restaurants in Alberta, typically $7.59.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in Alberta?
- The cheapest Wendy's in Alberta is at 1303 2Nd St, Brooks, comparing the same basket at 61 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
How these prices are measured
Every day we check the menu at every restaurant of each chain, through the same ordering app its customers use, and record each item's pickup price. Restaurants are compared on a basket of items every full-menu restaurant of that brand sells. An index of 100 is the brand's typical (median) restaurant in the country, so 95 means 5% cheaper and 110 means 10% pricier. Brands are only ever compared with themselves, never with each other.
Citing this data: Source: Drive Thru Index (https://drivethruindex.com/prices/alberta), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.