Fast food prices in Queensland
Queensland ranks 4th cheapest of 8 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 100, level with the national typical price).
834 restaurants, prices as of . Prices are in Australian dollars. See Queensland on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $8.70 in Queensland ($8.00 to $9.75 across 246 restaurants). McDonald's here is 3% above its typical price in Australia.
- A Hungry Jack's Whopper typically costs $10.15 in Queensland ($9.40 to $11.20 across 112 restaurants). Hungry Jack's here is 2% above its typical price in Australia.
- A KFC Zinger Burger typically costs $8.45 in Queensland ($8.45 to $9.45 across 185 restaurants). KFC here is level with its typical price in Australia.
- A Red Rooster Quarter Chicken typically costs $7.75 in Queensland ($7.75 to $8.75 across 105 restaurants). Red Rooster here is level with its typical price in Australia.
- A Oporto Bondi Burger typically costs $10.00 in Queensland ($10.00 across 29 restaurants). Oporto here is 2% below its typical price in Australia.
- A Guzman y Gomez Chicken Burrito typically costs $14.50 in Queensland ($14.50 to $15.50 across 88 restaurants). Guzman y Gomez here is level with its typical price in Australia.
- A Grill'd Simply Grill'd typically costs $14.50 in Queensland ($13.90 to $14.50 across 43 restaurants). Grill'd here is level with its typical price in Australia.
- A Nando's 1/4 Chicken typically costs $11.95 in Queensland ($11.95 to $12.95 across 26 restaurants). Nando's here is level with its typical price in Australia.
The scoop
Oporto keeps it flat across QLDOporto is the steady snack map star: its priciest store is 0% above its cheapest. Heathwood, QLD and Fortitude Valley, QLD both sit at a $29.00 basket, with the Bondi Burger at $10.00.
McDonald's has the widest QLD swingMcDonald's shows the biggest location gap, with its priciest store 19% above its cheapest. Helensvale, QLD has the $30.25 basket, while Moranbah, QLD reaches $36.05; the Big Mac runs $8.00 to $9.75.
Hungry Jack's airport prices pop upHungry Jack's has two airport sites among its priciest: Cairns Airport, QLD ($36.15) and Coolangatta, QLD ($36.15). Its QLD basket runs from $31.25 in Taringa, QLD to $36.15 in Coolangatta, QLD.
QLD leans pricey for two giantsMcDonald's ranks 7 of 8 states (1 = cheapest), with a median basket of $32.30 and 3% above the national typical price. Hungry Jack's also ranks 7 of 8 states (1 = cheapest), with a $33.47 median basket and 2% above the national typical price.
McDonald's dots the map mostMcDonald's has the biggest QLD footprint here, with 247 stores compared. KFC follows with 185, ahead of Hungry Jack's at 112, Red Rooster at 105 and Oporto at 29.
Every brand in Queensland
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 246 | Big Mac: $8.70 | $8.00 to $9.75 | 103 | Helensvale, 14-20 Siganto Dr, Helensvale |
| Hungry Jack's | 112 | Whopper: $10.15 | $9.40 to $11.20 | 102 | 14 Morrow St, Taringa |
| KFC | 185 | Zinger Burger: $8.45 | $8.45 to $9.45 | 100 | CNR 254 Kelvin Grove Road and Park Street, Kelvin Grove |
| Red Rooster | 105 | Quarter Chicken: $7.75 | $7.75 to $8.75 | 100 | LG09. Queens Plaza. 226 Queen St., Brisbane City |
| Oporto | 29 | Bondi Burger: $10.00 | $10.00 to $10.00 | 98 | PO2, Birtinya Service Centre, Kawana Way, Birtinya |
| Guzman y Gomez | 88 | Chicken Burrito: $14.50 | $14.50 to $15.50 | 100 | 721 Seventeen Mile Rocks Rd Sinnamon Park, Jindalee |
| Grill'd | 43 | Simply Grill'd: $14.50 | $13.90 to $14.50 | 100 | Westfield North Lakes, Anzac Ave & North Lakes Dr, North Lakes |
| Nando's | 26 | 1/4 Chicken: $11.95 | $11.95 to $12.95 | 100 | Shop B033, 147-189 Brisbane Rd, Biggera Waters |
Cities in Queensland
Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
| City | Restaurants | Index | Cheapest rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caboolture | 13 | 101 | 11th |
| Toowoomba | 12 | 100 | 6th |
| Cairns | 11 | 104 | 17th |
| Southport | 10 | 101 | 12th |
| Chermside | 9 | 100 | 7th |
| Browns Plains | 9 | 101 | 13th |
| Robina | 9 | 99 | 2nd |
| Loganholme | 9 | 99 | 3rd |
| Maroochydore | 9 | 103 | 15th |
| Brisbane | 8 | 100 | 8th |
| Burpengary | 8 | — | — |
| Mackay | 8 | 103 | 16th |
| Helensvale | 8 | 100 | 9th |
| Townsville | 8 | 102 | 14th |
| Indooroopilly | 7 | 99 | 4th |
| Carindale | 7 | — | — |
| Fortitude Valley | 7 | — | — |
| Pimpama | 7 | — | — |
| Upper Coomera | 7 | — | — |
| Morayfield | 7 | 98 | 1st |
| Victoria Point | 6 | — | — |
| Burleigh Heads | 6 | 100 | 10th |
| Rockhampton | 6 | 106 | 18th |
| Kirwan | 6 | — | — |
| Maryborough | 5 | — | — |
| Albany Creek | 5 | — | — |
| Springfield | 5 | — | — |
| Smithfield | 5 | — | — |
| Broadbeach | 5 | — | — |
| Strathpine | 5 | — | — |
| Redbank Plains | 5 | — | — |
| Coomera | 5 | 99 | 5th |
| Aspley | 5 | — | — |
| Goodna | 5 | — | — |
| Surfers Paradise | 5 | — | — |
| Gympie | 5 | — | — |
| Nerang | 5 | — | — |
| Capalaba | 5 | — | — |
| Cannon Hill | 5 | — | — |
| Biggera Waters | 5 | — | — |
| Idalia | 5 | — | — |
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in Queensland?
- Queensland ranks 4th 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 Queensland?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Big Mac costs $8.00 to $9.75 at 246 McDonald's restaurants in Queensland, typically $8.70.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Queensland?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Queensland is at Helensvale, 14-20 Siganto Dr, Helensvale, comparing the same basket at 246 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Hungry Jack's Whopper in Queensland?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Whopper costs $9.40 to $11.20 at 112 Hungry Jack's restaurants in Queensland, typically $10.15.
- Where is the cheapest Hungry Jack's in Queensland?
- The cheapest Hungry Jack's in Queensland is at 14 Morrow St, Taringa, comparing the same basket at 112 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a KFC Zinger Burger in Queensland?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Zinger Burger costs $8.45 to $9.45 at 185 KFC restaurants in Queensland, typically $8.45.
- Where is the cheapest KFC in Queensland?
- The cheapest KFC in Queensland is at CNR 254 Kelvin Grove Road and Park Street, Kelvin Grove, comparing the same basket at 185 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Red Rooster Quarter Chicken in Queensland?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Quarter Chicken costs $7.75 to $8.75 at 105 Red Rooster restaurants in Queensland, typically $7.75.
- Where is the cheapest Red Rooster in Queensland?
- The cheapest Red Rooster in Queensland is at LG09. Queens Plaza. 226 Queen St., Brisbane City, comparing the same basket at 105 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Oporto Bondi Burger in Queensland?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Bondi Burger costs $10.00 at 29 Oporto restaurants in Queensland, typically $10.00.
- Where is the cheapest Oporto in Queensland?
- The cheapest Oporto in Queensland is at PO2, Birtinya Service Centre, Kawana Way, Birtinya, comparing the same basket at 27 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Guzman y Gomez Chicken Burrito in Queensland?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Chicken Burrito costs $14.50 to $15.50 at 88 Guzman y Gomez restaurants in Queensland, typically $14.50.
- Where is the cheapest Guzman y Gomez in Queensland?
- The cheapest Guzman y Gomez in Queensland is at 721 Seventeen Mile Rocks Rd Sinnamon Park, Jindalee, comparing the same basket at 88 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Grill'd Simply Grill'd in Queensland?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Simply Grill'd costs $13.90 to $14.50 at 43 Grill'd restaurants in Queensland, typically $14.50.
- Where is the cheapest Grill'd in Queensland?
- The cheapest Grill'd in Queensland is at Westfield North Lakes, Anzac Ave & North Lakes Dr, North Lakes, comparing the same basket at 43 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Nando's 1/4 Chicken in Queensland?
- As of 2026-10-01, a 1/4 Chicken costs $11.95 to $12.95 at 26 Nando's restaurants in Queensland, typically $11.95.
- Where is the cheapest Nando's in Queensland?
- The cheapest Nando's in Queensland is at Shop B033, 147-189 Brisbane Rd, Biggera Waters, comparing the same basket at 25 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
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/queensland), prices checked 2026-10-01. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.