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Fast food prices in New South Wales

New South Wales ranks 1st cheapest of 8 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 100, level with the national typical price).

1,480 restaurants, prices as of . Prices are in Australian dollars. See New South Wales on the map

Key findings

The scoop

Airport Whopper basket tops the spread

Hungry Jack's has the biggest NSW swing: the priciest store is 17% above its cheapest. Broadmeadow, NSW has the $30.95 basket, while an airport site in Mascot, NSW hits $36.15.

KFC is NSW’s national bargain

KFC ranks 1 of 8 states (1 = cheapest) in NSW. Its median basket is $30.05, sitting 4% below the national typical price.

Guzman and Nando’s hold the line

Guzman y Gomez has the same price everywhere across 82 stores, with a $29.60 basket and Chicken Burrito at $14.50. Nando's is just as steady across 15 stores, with a $28.80 basket and 1/4 Chicken at $11.95.

McDonald’s map is the fullest

McDonald's has the most restaurants in view, with 339 stores compared. Its basket runs from $29.50 in Chinderah, NSW to $33.75 in Young, NSW, and NSW ranks 4 of 8 states (1 = cheapest).

Small spreads at chicken favourites

Red Rooster and Oporto both move just 2% between their cheapest and priciest NSW baskets. Red Rooster runs from $30.10 in Coffs Harbour, NSW to $30.80 in Jamisontown, NSW, while Oporto goes from $29.00 in Rose Bay, NSW to $29.50 in Cronulla, NSW.

Every brand in New South Wales

BrandRestaurantsTypical priceRangeIndexCheapest restaurant
McDonald's339Big Mac: $8.45$7.80 to $9.35100Chinderah Northbound, 9402 Tweed Valley Way, Chinderah
Hungry Jack's113Whopper: $9.90$9.30 to $11.20100Cnr Lambton and Curley Streets, Broadmeadow
KFC270Zinger Burger: $8.45$8.45 to $9.4596Level 2, Broadway Sydney, 1 Bay St, Glebe
Red Rooster55Quarter Chicken: $7.75$7.75 to $7.95100322 Woodville Road Cnr Bursill Street, Guildford
Oporto128Bondi Burger: $10.00$10.00 to $10.0099Lvl 3 Shop 3029 Westpoint Blacktown 17 Patrick St, Blacktown
Guzman y Gomez84Chicken Burrito: $14.50$14.50 to $14.50100319 New England Hwy Unit 2, Rutherford
Grill'd37Simply Grill'd: $14.50$14.50 to $14.50100Shop 4069 Westfield Parramatta, 159-175 Church St, Parramatta
Nando's151/4 Chicken: $11.95$11.95 to $11.9510025 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown
Pizza Hut105BBQ Meatlovers (large): $16.45$16.45 to $16.45100Shop 2, 55 Sorlie Rd, Frenchs Forest
Zambrero41Classic Burrito: $14.50$14.50 to $14.50100Northfield avenue University of Wollongong Gound Floor UOW Pulse Building 11, Keiraville
El Jannah37Whole Charcoal Chicken: $22.00$22.00 to $22.0010047A Jersey Rd, Plumpton
Schnitz9Chicken Schnitzel & Chips: $14.90$14.90 to $14.90100Level 6, Shop 23/25 Martin Pl, Sydney
Nene Chicken7Original Fried Chicken (regular): $14.45$14.45 to $14.45100Shop 4071 Westfield Parramatta, Parramatta
Betty's Burgers21Classic: $14.50$14.50 to $16.90100Tenancy 1039, 50 Wyong Road, Tuggerah
Boost Juice105Mango Magic (medium): $8.00$8.00 to $8.0099Kiosk K22, Westfield Shoppingtown Hurstville, Cnr Cross St & Park Rd, Hurstville
Crust Pizza66Peri Peri Chicken (large): $22.90$22.90 to $22.90100550 Olive Street, Albury
Chatime48Pearl Milk Tea: $7.90$7.90 to $8.20100Kiosk 109, Carlingford Court, Cnr Pennant Hills Road & Carlingford Road, Carlingford

Cities in New South Wales

Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.

CityRestaurantsIndexCheapest rank
Sydney3910018th
Blacktown20982nd
Penrith20999th
Parramatta1710019th
Campbelltown1610020th
Rouse Hill1510021st
Wagga Wagga1510022nd
Bankstown14983rd
Coffs Harbour1410023rd
Liverpool149910th
Mascot1310430th
Port Macquarie1310024th
Tamworth1210128th
Narellan12984th
Miranda129911th
Dubbo1110025th
Merrylands11985th
Wollongong11——
Tuggerah11——
Shellharbour11——
Erina109912th
Charlestown10——
Castle Hill10——
North Ryde109913th
Baulkham Hills109914th
East Maitland10986th
Orange10——
Chatswood10961st
Hurstville9987th
Wetherill Park910026th
Minto8——
Griffith8——
Marrickville8——
North Sydney8——
Eastern Creek810027th
Bathurst8——
Hornsby8——
Brookvale89915th
Albury8——
Bondi Junction8——
Cessnock7——
Leppington79916th
Lavington7——
Marsden Park7——
Burwood7——
Casula7——
Newcastle7——
Nowra7——
Goulburn7——
Seven Hills6——
St Marys6——
Auburn6——
Lithgow6——
Kotara6——
Singleton6——
Warrawong6——
Mt Druitt69917th
Gregory Hills6——
Roselands6——
Queanbeyan6——
Pheasants Nest610129th
Bass Hill5——
Greenacre5——
Chinderah5988th
Randwick5——
Dapto5——
Hoxton Park5——
Ballina5——
Carlingford5——
Maroubra5——
Menai5——
Oran Park5——
Albion Park5——
Wentworthville5——
Bateau Bay5——
Drummoyne5——
Werrington5——
Glendale5——
Armidale5——
Plumpton5——
Grafton5——
Ingleburn5——
Edmondson Park5——
West Gosford5——
Fairy Meadow5——
Guildford5——
Rutherford5——
Cranebrook5——
Warners Bay5——
Potts Point5——
Ryde5——
Ashfield5——
Dee Why5——
Darlinghurst5——
Newtown5——
Cronulla5——
Bondi Beach5——
Crows Nest5——

Restaurants in New South Wales by brand

Each brand's page lists every one of its restaurants here, town by town.

Questions people ask

Is fast food expensive in New South Wales?
New South Wales ranks 1st cheapest of 8 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 100, level with the national typical price).
How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in New South Wales?
As of 2026-10-08, a Big Mac costs $7.80 to $9.35 at 339 McDonald's restaurants in New South Wales, typically $8.45.
Where is the cheapest McDonald's in New South Wales?
The cheapest McDonald's in New South Wales is at Chinderah Northbound, 9402 Tweed Valley Way, Chinderah, comparing the same basket at 339 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-08).
How much is a Hungry Jack's Whopper in New South Wales?
As of 2026-10-08, a Whopper costs $9.30 to $11.20 at 113 Hungry Jack's restaurants in New South Wales, typically $9.90.
Where is the cheapest Hungry Jack's in New South Wales?
The cheapest Hungry Jack's in New South Wales is at Cnr Lambton and Curley Streets, Broadmeadow, comparing the same basket at 113 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-08).
How much is a KFC Zinger Burger in New South Wales?
As of 2026-10-08, a Zinger Burger costs $8.45 to $9.45 at 270 KFC restaurants in New South Wales, typically $8.45.
Where is the cheapest KFC in New South Wales?
The cheapest KFC in New South Wales is at Level 2, Broadway Sydney, 1 Bay St, Glebe, comparing the same basket at 270 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-08).
How much is a Red Rooster Quarter Chicken in New South Wales?
As of 2026-10-08, a Quarter Chicken costs $7.75 to $7.95 at 55 Red Rooster restaurants in New South Wales, typically $7.75.
Where is the cheapest Red Rooster in New South Wales?
The cheapest Red Rooster in New South Wales is at 322 Woodville Road Cnr Bursill Street, Guildford, comparing the same basket at 55 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-08).
How much is a Oporto Bondi Burger in New South Wales?
As of 2026-10-08, a Bondi Burger costs $10.00 at 128 Oporto restaurants in New South Wales, typically $10.00.
Where is the cheapest Oporto in New South Wales?
The cheapest Oporto in New South Wales is at Lvl 3 Shop 3029 Westpoint Blacktown 17 Patrick St, Blacktown, comparing the same basket at 122 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-08).
How much is a Guzman y Gomez Chicken Burrito in New South Wales?
As of 2026-10-08, a Chicken Burrito costs $14.50 at 84 Guzman y Gomez restaurants in New South Wales, typically $14.50.
Where is the cheapest Guzman y Gomez in New South Wales?
The cheapest Guzman y Gomez in New South Wales is at 319 New England Hwy Unit 2, Rutherford, comparing the same basket at 84 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-08).
How much is a Grill'd Simply Grill'd in New South Wales?
As of 2026-10-08, a Simply Grill'd costs $14.50 at 37 Grill'd restaurants in New South Wales, typically $14.50.
Where is the cheapest Grill'd in New South Wales?
The cheapest Grill'd in New South Wales is at Shop 4069 Westfield Parramatta, 159-175 Church St, Parramatta, comparing the same basket at 37 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-08).
How much is a Nando's 1/4 Chicken in New South Wales?
As of 2026-10-08, a 1/4 Chicken costs $11.95 at 15 Nando's restaurants in New South Wales, typically $11.95.
Where is the cheapest Nando's in New South Wales?
The cheapest Nando's in New South Wales is at 25 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown, comparing the same basket at 15 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-08).
How much is a Pizza Hut BBQ Meatlovers (large) in New South Wales?
As of 2026-10-08, a BBQ Meatlovers (large) costs $16.45 at 105 Pizza Hut restaurants in New South Wales, typically $16.45.
Where is the cheapest Pizza Hut in New South Wales?
The cheapest Pizza Hut in New South Wales is at Shop 2, 55 Sorlie Rd, Frenchs Forest, comparing the same basket at 105 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-08).
How much is a Zambrero Classic Burrito in New South Wales?
As of 2026-10-08, a Classic Burrito costs $14.50 at 41 Zambrero restaurants in New South Wales, typically $14.50.
Where is the cheapest Zambrero in New South Wales?
The cheapest Zambrero in New South Wales is at Northfield avenue University of Wollongong Gound Floor UOW Pulse Building 11, Keiraville, comparing the same basket at 41 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-08).
How much is a El Jannah Whole Charcoal Chicken in New South Wales?
As of 2026-10-08, a Whole Charcoal Chicken costs $22.00 at 37 El Jannah restaurants in New South Wales, typically $22.00.
Where is the cheapest El Jannah in New South Wales?
The cheapest El Jannah in New South Wales is at 47A Jersey Rd, Plumpton, comparing the same basket at 37 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-08).
How much is a Schnitz Chicken Schnitzel & Chips in New South Wales?
As of 2026-10-08, a Chicken Schnitzel & Chips costs $14.90 at 9 Schnitz restaurants in New South Wales, typically $14.90.
Where is the cheapest Schnitz in New South Wales?
The cheapest Schnitz in New South Wales is at Level 6, Shop 23/25 Martin Pl, Sydney, comparing the same basket at 8 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-08).
How much is a Nene Chicken Original Fried Chicken (regular) in New South Wales?
As of 2026-10-08, a Original Fried Chicken (regular) costs $14.45 at 7 Nene Chicken restaurants in New South Wales, typically $14.45.
Where is the cheapest Nene Chicken in New South Wales?
The cheapest Nene Chicken in New South Wales is at Shop 4071 Westfield Parramatta, Parramatta, comparing the same basket at 7 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-08).
How much is a Betty's Burgers Classic in New South Wales?
As of 2026-10-08, a Classic costs $14.50 to $16.90 at 21 Betty's Burgers restaurants in New South Wales, typically $14.50.
Where is the cheapest Betty's Burgers in New South Wales?
The cheapest Betty's Burgers in New South Wales is at Tenancy 1039, 50 Wyong Road, Tuggerah, comparing the same basket at 21 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-08).
How much is a Boost Juice Mango Magic (medium) in New South Wales?
As of 2026-10-08, a Mango Magic (medium) costs $8.00 at 105 Boost Juice restaurants in New South Wales, typically $8.00.
Where is the cheapest Boost Juice in New South Wales?
The cheapest Boost Juice in New South Wales is at Kiosk K22, Westfield Shoppingtown Hurstville, Cnr Cross St & Park Rd, Hurstville, comparing the same basket at 105 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-08).
How much is a Crust Pizza Peri Peri Chicken (large) in New South Wales?
As of 2026-10-08, a Peri Peri Chicken (large) costs $22.90 at 66 Crust Pizza restaurants in New South Wales, typically $22.90.
Where is the cheapest Crust Pizza in New South Wales?
The cheapest Crust Pizza in New South Wales is at 550 Olive Street, Albury, comparing the same basket at 66 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-08).
How much is a Chatime Pearl Milk Tea in New South Wales?
As of 2026-10-08, a Pearl Milk Tea costs $7.90 to $8.20 at 48 Chatime restaurants in New South Wales, typically $7.90.
Where is the cheapest Chatime in New South Wales?
The cheapest Chatime in New South Wales is at Kiosk 109, Carlingford Court, Cnr Pennant Hills Road & Carlingford Road, Carlingford, comparing the same basket at 48 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-08).

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/new-south-wales), prices checked 2026-10-08. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.

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