Fast food prices in Northern Territory
Northern Territory ranks 8th cheapest of 8 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 110, 10% above the national typical price).
39 restaurants, prices as of . Prices are in Australian dollars. See Northern Territory on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $9.65 in Northern Territory ($8.75 to $9.65 across 10 restaurants). McDonald's here is 11% above its typical price in Australia.
- A Hungry Jack's Whopper typically costs $11.20 in Northern Territory ($10.10 to $11.20 across 6 restaurants). Hungry Jack's here is 9% above its typical price in Australia.
- A KFC Zinger Burger typically costs $9.45 in Northern Territory ($8.45 to $9.45 across 7 restaurants). KFC here is 9% above its typical price in Australia.
- A Red Rooster Quarter Chicken typically costs $8.75 in Northern Territory ($8.75 across 4 restaurants). Red Rooster here is 10% above its typical price in Australia.
- A Guzman y Gomez Chicken Burrito typically costs $15.50 in Northern Territory ($15.50 across 2 restaurants). Guzman y Gomez here is 5% above its typical price in Australia.
- A Grill'd Simply Grill'd typically costs $14.50 in Northern Territory ($14.50 across 1 restaurants). Grill'd here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A Nando's 1/4 Chicken typically costs $12.95 in Northern Territory ($12.95 across 2 restaurants). Nando's here is 3% above its typical price in Australia.
- A Pizza Hut BBQ Meatlovers (large) typically costs $16.45 in Northern Territory ($16.45 across 3 restaurants). Pizza Hut here is level with its typical price in Australia.
- A Zambrero Classic Burrito typically costs $14.90 in Northern Territory ($14.90 across 1 restaurants). Zambrero here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A Crust Pizza Peri Peri Chicken (large) typically costs $22.90 in Northern Territory ($22.90 across 1 restaurants). Crust Pizza here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A Chatime Pearl Milk Tea typically costs $8.20 in Northern Territory ($8.20 across 2 restaurants). Chatime here is 3% above its typical price in Australia.
The scoop
NT Has The Biggest McDonald’s Price SpreadMcDonald’s prices differ most across the NT, with Katherine, NT at $35.70 and Alice Springs, NT at $32.70—a 9% gap. Its basket median is 11% above the national typical price, ranking the NT 8 of 8 states (1 = cheapest).
Alice Springs Lands Three Cheapest StopsAlice Springs, NT is the cheapest listed location for McDonald’s, Hungry Jack’s and KFC. Their baskets are $32.70, $22.70 and $31.35 respectively, while each brand ranks 8 of 8 states (1 = cheapest).
Pizza Hut Keeps Prices LockedPizza Hut has the most consistent prices, with the same $31.80 basket median at all three locations. Its BBQ Meatlovers (large) is $16.45 everywhere, and the NT median matches the national typical price at 0%.
McDonald’s Leads NT Restaurant CountMcDonald’s has the most restaurants in the NT, with 10 locations compared with KFC’s 7, Hungry Jack’s’ 5, Red Rooster’s 4 and Pizza Hut’s 3.
Every brand in Northern Territory
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 10 | Big Mac: $9.65 | $8.75 to $9.65 | 111 | Alice Springs, 24 Railway Terrace, Alice Springs |
| Hungry Jack's | 6 | Whopper: $11.20 | $10.10 to $11.20 | 109 | 45 Stuart Highway, Alice Springs |
| KFC | 7 | Zinger Burger: $9.45 | $8.45 to $9.45 | 109 | 90-92 Todd Street, Alice Springs |
| Red Rooster | 4 | Quarter Chicken: $8.75 | $8.75 to $8.75 | 110 | Cnr Parsons St & Railway Ave., Alice Springs |
| Guzman y Gomez | 2 | Chicken Burrito: $15.50 | $15.50 to $15.50 | 105 | Cnr Chung Wah Tce & Lambrick Ave, Bakewell |
| Grill'd | 1 | Simply Grill'd: $14.50 | $14.50 to $14.50 | — | — |
| Nando's | 2 | 1/4 Chicken: $12.95 | $12.95 to $12.95 | 103 | Shop 3,1 Roystonea Avenue,The Gateway Shopping Centre, Palmerston |
| Pizza Hut | 3 | BBQ Meatlovers (large): $16.45 | $16.45 to $16.45 | 100 | Shops 25 & 26 Alice Springs Shopping Centre Shops, Cnr Bath Street and Gregory Terrace, Alice Springs |
| Zambrero | 1 | Classic Burrito: $14.90 | $14.90 to $14.90 | — | — |
| Crust Pizza | 1 | Peri Peri Chicken (large): $22.90 | $22.90 to $22.90 | — | — |
| Chatime | 2 | Pearl Milk Tea: $8.20 | $8.20 to $8.20 | 103 | Shop 7, Gate Shopping Centre, 1 Roystonea Avenue, Palmerston |
Cities in Northern Territory
Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
| City | Restaurants | Index | Cheapest rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmerston | 7 | — | — |
| Darwin | 5 | 110 | 1st |
| Alice Springs | 5 | — | — |
| Casuarina | 5 | — | — |
Restaurants in Northern Territory by brand
Each brand's page lists every one of its restaurants here, town by town.
- McDonald's in Northern Territory (10)
- Hungry Jack's in Northern Territory (6)
- KFC in Northern Territory (7)
More restaurants in Northern Territory
- Red Rooster, Lot 4277 Chung Wah Tce., Palmerston
- Red Rooster, Cnr. Katherine Tce. & Warburton St., Katherine
- Red Rooster, 3293 McMillians Rd., Marrara
- Red Rooster, Cnr Parsons St & Railway Ave., Alice Springs
- Guzman y Gomez, Cnr Chung Wah Tce & Lambrick Ave, Bakewell
- Guzman y Gomez, 34 Stuart Hwy, Stuart Park
- Grill'd, The Quarter, Casuarina Square, 247 Trower Rd, Casuarina
- Nando's, Shop 365, Casuarina Square, 247 Trower Road, Casuarina
- Nando's, Shop 3,1 Roystonea Avenue,The Gateway Shopping Centre, Palmerston
- Pizza Hut, Shops 25 & 26 Alice Springs Shopping Centre Shops, Cnr Bath Street and Gregory Terrace, Alice Springs
- Pizza Hut, 15 Temple Tce, Palmerston
- Pizza Hut, 425 Stuart Hwy, Coolalinga
- Zambrero, 35/55 Mitchell St, Darwin City
- Crust Pizza, 36 Parap Road, Parap
- Chatime, Shop 7, Gate Shopping Centre, 1 Roystonea Avenue, Palmerston
- Chatime, Kiosk K16a, Casuarina Square, 247 Trower Road, Casuarina
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in Northern Territory?
- Northern Territory ranks 8th cheapest of 8 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 110, 10% above the national typical price).
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Northern Territory?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Big Mac costs $8.75 to $9.65 at 10 McDonald's restaurants in Northern Territory, typically $9.65.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Northern Territory?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Northern Territory is at Alice Springs, 24 Railway Terrace, Alice Springs, comparing the same basket at 10 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- How much is a Hungry Jack's Whopper in Northern Territory?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Whopper costs $10.10 to $11.20 at 6 Hungry Jack's restaurants in Northern Territory, typically $11.20.
- Where is the cheapest Hungry Jack's in Northern Territory?
- The cheapest Hungry Jack's in Northern Territory is at 45 Stuart Highway, Alice Springs, comparing the same basket at 6 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- How much is a KFC Zinger Burger in Northern Territory?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Zinger Burger costs $8.45 to $9.45 at 7 KFC restaurants in Northern Territory, typically $9.45.
- Where is the cheapest KFC in Northern Territory?
- The cheapest KFC in Northern Territory is at 90-92 Todd Street, Alice Springs, comparing the same basket at 7 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- How much is a Red Rooster Quarter Chicken in Northern Territory?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Quarter Chicken costs $8.75 at 4 Red Rooster restaurants in Northern Territory, typically $8.75.
- Where is the cheapest Red Rooster in Northern Territory?
- The cheapest Red Rooster in Northern Territory is at Cnr Parsons St & Railway Ave., Alice Springs, comparing the same basket at 4 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- How much is a Guzman y Gomez Chicken Burrito in Northern Territory?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Chicken Burrito costs $15.50 at 2 Guzman y Gomez restaurants in Northern Territory, typically $15.50.
- How much is a Grill'd Simply Grill'd in Northern Territory?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Simply Grill'd costs $14.50 at 1 Grill'd restaurants in Northern Territory, typically $14.50.
- How much is a Nando's 1/4 Chicken in Northern Territory?
- As of 2026-11-15, a 1/4 Chicken costs $12.95 at 2 Nando's restaurants in Northern Territory, typically $12.95.
- How much is a Pizza Hut BBQ Meatlovers (large) in Northern Territory?
- As of 2026-11-15, a BBQ Meatlovers (large) costs $16.45 at 3 Pizza Hut restaurants in Northern Territory, typically $16.45.
- Where is the cheapest Pizza Hut in Northern Territory?
- The cheapest Pizza Hut in Northern Territory is at Shops 25 & 26 Alice Springs Shopping Centre Shops, Cnr Bath Street and Gregory Terrace, Alice Springs, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- How much is a Zambrero Classic Burrito in Northern Territory?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Classic Burrito costs $14.90 at 1 Zambrero restaurants in Northern Territory, typically $14.90.
- How much is a Crust Pizza Peri Peri Chicken (large) in Northern Territory?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Peri Peri Chicken (large) costs $22.90 at 1 Crust Pizza restaurants in Northern Territory, typically $22.90.
- How much is a Chatime Pearl Milk Tea in Northern Territory?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Pearl Milk Tea costs $8.20 at 2 Chatime restaurants in Northern Territory, typically $8.20.
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/northern-territory), prices checked 2026-11-15. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.