Fast food prices in Free State
Free State ranks 2nd cheapest of 9 provinces for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 100, level with the national typical price).
114 restaurants, prices as of . Prices are in South African rand. See Free State on the map
Key findings
- A Steers King Steer typically costs R99.90 in Free State (R99.90 across 31 restaurants). Steers here is level with its typical price in South Africa.
- A Wimpy Wimpy Burger typically costs R82.90 in Free State (R82.90 across 8 restaurants). Wimpy here is level with its typical price in South Africa.
- A Fishaways Hake & Chips typically costs R59.90 in Free State (R59.90 across 11 restaurants). Fishaways here is level with its typical price in South Africa.
- A Galito's 1/4 Chicken typically costs R49.00 in Free State (R49.00 across 4 restaurants). Galito's here is level with its typical price in South Africa.
- A Nando's 1/4 Chicken typically costs R60.00 in Free State (R60.00 across 8 restaurants). Nando's here is level with its typical price in South Africa.
- A Debonairs Pizza Hawaiian pizza typically costs R49.90 in Free State (R49.90 across 32 restaurants). Debonairs Pizza here is level with its typical price in South Africa.
- A Pizza Perfect Pepperoni pizza typically costs R102.00 in Free State (R102.00 across 1 restaurants). Pizza Perfect here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A Pedros Quarter chicken typically costs R32.99 in Free State (R32.99 across 2 restaurants). Pedros here is level with its typical price in South Africa.
- A Roman's Pizza Hawaiian pizza (large) typically costs R104.90 in Free State (R104.90 across 10 restaurants). Roman's Pizza here is level with its typical price in South Africa.
- A Chicken Licken Hotwings typically costs R44.00 in Free State (R44.00 across 7 restaurants). Chicken Licken here is level with its typical price in South Africa.
The scoop
Same prices across Free StateEvery brand shown is locked in across the province of FS. Wimpy, Fishaways, Galito's and Nando's all have a 0% spread between locations.
Fishaways has the biggest footprintFishaways shows up most often here, with 11 restaurants compared. Wimpy and Nando's each have 8, while Galito's has 4.
Wimpy keeps the burger fixedWimpy's basket sits at R335.60 in the province of FS, matching the national typical price. The Wimpy Burger is R82.90 everywhere, across 8 stores compared.
Fishaways holds Hake and Chips steadyFishaways has a R237.60 basket in the province of FS, exactly in line with the national typical price. Hake & Chips is R59.90 everywhere across 11 stores.
Chicken baskets stay national-typicalGalito's posts a R192.00 basket, while Nando's sits at R232.00 in the province of FS. Both match their national typical prices, with Galito's 1/4 Chicken at R49.00 everywhere and Nando's 1/4 Chicken at R60.00 everywhere.
Every brand in Free State
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | 31 | King Steer: R99.90 | R99.90 to R99.90 | 100 | Shop 7 & 8 Village Square, Corner Eeufees & Baartman Street, Bethlehem, Bethlehem |
| Wimpy | 8 | Wimpy Burger: R82.90 | R82.90 to R82.90 | 100 | 107 Henry Street Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, Bloemfontein |
| Fishaways | 11 | Hake & Chips: R59.90 | R59.90 to R59.90 | 100 | Shop 1B Setsing Cresent Shopping Centre, Motlaung Road, Phutaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba |
| Galito's | 4 | 1/4 Chicken: R49.00 | R49.00 to R49.00 | 100 | 7 Buitenstreet, Parys, Parys |
| Nando's | 8 | 1/4 Chicken: R60.00 | R60.00 to R60.00 | 100 | N3 Highway Bergview Complex Harrismith, Harrismith |
| Debonairs Pizza | 32 | Hawaiian pizza: R49.90 | R49.90 to R49.90 | 100 | Shop 2, 47 Park Crescent, Virginia, Virginia |
| Pizza Perfect | 1 | Pepperoni pizza: R102.00 | R102.00 to R102.00 | — | — |
| Pedros | 2 | Quarter chicken: R32.99 | R32.99 to R32.99 | 100 | Shop SH32, Maluti Crescent Shopping Centre, corner Setai & Motalaing Road, Qwa-Qwa, Phuthaditjhaba |
| Roman's Pizza | 10 | Hawaiian pizza (large): R104.90 | R104.90 to R104.90 | 100 | 14A Muller Street, Bethlehem |
| Chicken Licken | 7 | Hotwings: R44.00 | R44.00 to R44.00 | 100 | WELKOM SHOPPING CENTER, ARARAT, BOK AND TORONTO STREETS, Welkom |
Cities in Free State
Rank is within the province, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
| City | Restaurants | Index | Cheapest rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloemfontein | 41 | 100 | 1st |
| Welkom | 12 | 100 | 2nd |
| Phuthaditjhaba | 8 | — | — |
| Bethlehem | 7 | — | — |
| Kroonstad | 6 | — | — |
| Sasolburg | 5 | — | — |
Restaurants in Free State by brand
Each brand's page lists every one of its restaurants here, town by town.
- Steers in Free State (31)
- Wimpy in Free State (8)
- Fishaways in Free State (11)
- Nando's in Free State (8)
- Debonairs Pizza in Free State (32)
- Roman's Pizza in Free State (10)
- Chicken Licken in Free State (7)
More restaurants in Free State
- Galito's, 80 Charlotte Maxeke street, Cbd, Bloemfontein, Bloemfontein
- Galito's, Shop l34 Mimosa Mall. Kellner Street, Brandwag, Bloemfontein, Bloemfontein
- Galito's, 15a Joubert Street, Ladybrand, Ladybrand
- Galito's, 7 Buitenstreet, Parys, Parys
- Pizza Perfect, 250 Constantia Street, Flamingo Park, Welkom, Welkom
- Pedros, Shop Sh32, Maluti Crescent Shopping Centre, corner Setai & Motalaing Road, Qwa-Qwa, Phuthaditjhaba
- Pedros, Shop 81, Boitumelo Junction Mall, A Phakathi Drive & Nkoane Road, Thabong, Welko, Welkom
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in Free State?
- Free State ranks 2nd cheapest of 9 provinces for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 100, level with the national typical price).
- How much is a Steers King Steer in Free State?
- As of 2026-10-05, a King Steer costs R99.90 at 31 Steers restaurants in Free State, typically R99.90.
- Where is the cheapest Steers in Free State?
- The cheapest Steers in Free State is at Shop 7 & 8 Village Square, Corner Eeufees & Baartman Street, Bethlehem, Bethlehem, comparing the same basket at 31 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-05).
- How much is a Wimpy Wimpy Burger in Free State?
- As of 2026-10-05, a Wimpy Burger costs R82.90 at 8 Wimpy restaurants in Free State, typically R82.90.
- Where is the cheapest Wimpy in Free State?
- The cheapest Wimpy in Free State is at 107 Henry Street Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, Bloemfontein, comparing the same basket at 8 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-05).
- How much is a Fishaways Hake & Chips in Free State?
- As of 2026-10-05, a Hake & Chips costs R59.90 at 11 Fishaways restaurants in Free State, typically R59.90.
- Where is the cheapest Fishaways in Free State?
- The cheapest Fishaways in Free State is at Shop 1B Setsing Cresent Shopping Centre, Motlaung Road, Phutaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, comparing the same basket at 11 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-05).
- How much is a Galito's 1/4 Chicken in Free State?
- As of 2026-10-05, a 1/4 Chicken costs R49.00 at 4 Galito's restaurants in Free State, typically R49.00.
- Where is the cheapest Galito's in Free State?
- The cheapest Galito's in Free State is at 7 Buitenstreet, Parys, Parys, comparing the same basket at 4 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-05).
- How much is a Nando's 1/4 Chicken in Free State?
- As of 2026-10-05, a 1/4 Chicken costs R60.00 at 8 Nando's restaurants in Free State, typically R60.00.
- Where is the cheapest Nando's in Free State?
- The cheapest Nando's in Free State is at N3 Highway Bergview Complex Harrismith, Harrismith, comparing the same basket at 8 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-05).
- How much is a Debonairs Pizza Hawaiian pizza in Free State?
- As of 2026-10-05, a Hawaiian pizza costs R49.90 at 32 Debonairs Pizza restaurants in Free State, typically R49.90.
- Where is the cheapest Debonairs Pizza in Free State?
- The cheapest Debonairs Pizza in Free State is at Shop 2, 47 Park Crescent, Virginia, Virginia, comparing the same basket at 32 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-05).
- How much is a Pizza Perfect Pepperoni pizza in Free State?
- As of 2026-10-05, a Pepperoni pizza costs R102.00 at 1 Pizza Perfect restaurants in Free State, typically R102.00.
- How much is a Pedros Quarter chicken in Free State?
- As of 2026-10-05, a Quarter chicken costs R32.99 at 2 Pedros restaurants in Free State, typically R32.99.
- How much is a Roman's Pizza Hawaiian pizza (large) in Free State?
- As of 2026-10-05, a Hawaiian pizza (large) costs R104.90 at 10 Roman's Pizza restaurants in Free State, typically R104.90.
- Where is the cheapest Roman's Pizza in Free State?
- The cheapest Roman's Pizza in Free State is at 14A Muller Street, Bethlehem, comparing the same basket at 10 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-05).
- How much is a Chicken Licken Hotwings in Free State?
- As of 2026-10-05, a Hotwings costs R44.00 at 7 Chicken Licken restaurants in Free State, typically R44.00.
- Where is the cheapest Chicken Licken in Free State?
- The cheapest Chicken Licken in Free State is at WELKOM SHOPPING CENTER, ARARAT, BOK AND TORONTO STREETS, Welkom, comparing the same basket at 7 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-05).
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/free-state), prices checked 2026-10-05. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.