Fast food prices in South Australia
South Australia ranks 4th cheapest of 8 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 100, level with the national typical price).
275 restaurants, prices as of . Prices are in Australian dollars. See South Australia on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $8.45 in South Australia ($7.80 to $9.20 across 68 restaurants). McDonald's here is level with its typical price in Australia.
- A Hungry Jack's Whopper typically costs $9.90 in South Australia ($9.40 to $10.80 across 53 restaurants). Hungry Jack's here is level with its typical price in Australia.
- A KFC Zinger Burger typically costs $8.45 in South Australia ($8.45 across 59 restaurants). KFC here is level with its typical price in Australia.
- A Red Rooster Quarter Chicken typically costs $7.95 in South Australia ($7.95 across 3 restaurants). Red Rooster here is 2% above its typical price in Australia.
- A Oporto Bondi Burger typically costs $10.00 in South Australia ($10.00 across 3 restaurants). Oporto here is 1% below its typical price in Australia.
- A Guzman y Gomez Chicken Burrito typically costs $14.50 in South Australia ($14.50 across 10 restaurants). Guzman y Gomez here is level with its typical price in Australia.
- A Grill'd Simply Grill'd typically costs $14.50 in South Australia ($14.50 across 5 restaurants). Grill'd here is level with its typical price in Australia.
- A Nando's 1/4 Chicken typically costs $11.95 in South Australia ($11.95 across 7 restaurants). Nando's here is level with its typical price in Australia.
- A Pizza Hut BBQ Meatlovers (large) typically costs $16.45 in South Australia ($16.45 across 8 restaurants). Pizza Hut here is level with its typical price in Australia.
- A Zambrero Classic Burrito typically costs $14.50 in South Australia ($14.50 to $17.90 across 36 restaurants). Zambrero here is level with its typical price in Australia.
- A Schnitz Chicken Schnitzel & Chips typically costs $14.90 in South Australia ($14.90 across 1 restaurants). Schnitz here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A Betty's Burgers Classic typically costs $14.50 in South Australia ($14.50 across 5 restaurants). Betty's Burgers here is level with its typical price in Australia.
- A Crust Pizza Peri Peri Chicken (large) typically costs $22.90 in South Australia ($22.90 across 2 restaurants). Crust Pizza here is level with its typical price in Australia.
- A Chatime Pearl Milk Tea typically costs $7.90 in South Australia ($7.90 to $8.20 across 15 restaurants). Chatime here is level with its typical price in Australia.
The scoop
Zambrero’s airport basket takes the biggest leapZambrero has SA’s widest location spread: its basket is $28.90 in Malvern, SA, but $36.30 at Adelaide Airport, SA. That is a 26% jump, with the Classic Burrito moving from $14.50 to $17.90.
Guzman y Gomez ranks first in SAGuzman y Gomez’s basket is $29.70 at all 10 stores compared, and SA ranks 1 of 6 states (1 = cheapest). Its Chicken Burrito is $14.50 everywhere.
Hungry Jack’s lands among Australia’s cheapestHungry Jack’s ranks 3 of 8 states (1 = cheapest), making SA one of its cheaper state markets. Within SA, the basket runs from $21.30 in Fulham, SA, to $23.75 in Ceduna, SA, a 12% spread.
Betty’s Burgers keeps prices perfectly steadyBetty’s Burgers is the most consistent brand shown: its basket is identical at all five stores compared. The basket is $29.80, and the Classic is $14.50 everywhere.
McDonald’s has SA’s biggest store footprintMcDonald’s is the most widely represented brand, with 68 restaurants compared across SA. Its basket is $30.30 in Golden Grove, SA, and $33.70 in ADELAIDE, SA, including an airport site among the priciest.
Every brand in South Australia
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 68 | Big Mac: $8.45 | $7.80 to $9.20 | 100 | Golden Grove, Cnr Atlantis Way & The Grove Way, Golden Grove |
| Hungry Jack's | 53 | Whopper: $9.90 | $9.40 to $10.80 | 100 | 42-44 Penola Rd, Mt Gambier |
| KFC | 59 | Zinger Burger: $8.45 | $8.45 to $8.45 | 100 | Welland Plaza Shopping Centre, 522 Port Road, Welland |
| Red Rooster | 3 | Quarter Chicken: $7.95 | $7.95 to $7.95 | 102 | Corner Furness Avenue and Main South Road, Edwards Town |
| Oporto | 3 | Bondi Burger: $10.00 | $10.00 to $10.00 | 99 | FC 16A City Cross Shopping Centre 33-39 Rundle Mall, Adelaide |
| Guzman y Gomez | 10 | Chicken Burrito: $14.50 | $14.50 to $14.50 | 100 | 325 North East Road, Hillcrest |
| Grill'd | 5 | Simply Grill'd: $14.50 | $14.50 to $14.50 | 100 | T13A, Parade Central, Cnr The Parade & George St, Norwood |
| Nando's | 7 | 1/4 Chicken: $11.95 | $11.95 to $11.95 | 100 | Shop 41-42, Northpark Shopping Centre, 264 Main N Road, Prospect |
| Pizza Hut | 8 | BBQ Meatlovers (large): $16.45 | $16.45 to $16.45 | 100 | Shop 63 Westland Shopping Centre, McDouall Stuart Ave, Whyalla |
| Zambrero | 36 | Classic Burrito: $14.50 | $14.50 to $17.90 | 100 | 3 Commercial St W, Mount Gambier |
| Schnitz | 1 | Chicken Schnitzel & Chips: $14.90 | $14.90 to $14.90 | — | — |
| Betty's Burgers | 5 | Classic: $14.50 | $14.50 to $14.50 | 100 | 194 The Parade, Norwood |
| Crust Pizza | 2 | Peri Peri Chicken (large): $22.90 | $22.90 to $22.90 | 100 | 5-6, 47 The Parade, Norwood |
| Chatime | 15 | Pearl Milk Tea: $7.90 | $7.90 to $8.20 | 100 | Shop 6, 10-16 Light Common, Mawson Lakes |
Cities in South Australia
Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
| City | Restaurants | Index | Cheapest rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | 24 | 99 | 2nd |
| Modbury | 7 | 98 | 1st |
| Oaklands Park | 7 | — | — |
| Elizabeth | 6 | 99 | 3rd |
| Munno Para | 6 | — | — |
| Golden Grove | 5 | — | — |
| Gawler | 5 | — | — |
| Murray Bridge | 5 | — | — |
| Mawson Lakes | 5 | — | — |
| Glenelg | 5 | — | — |
| Norwood | 5 | — | — |
Restaurants in South Australia by brand
Each brand's page lists every one of its restaurants here, town by town.
- McDonald's in South Australia (68)
- Hungry Jack's in South Australia (53)
- KFC in South Australia (59)
- Guzman y Gomez in South Australia (10)
- Grill'd in South Australia (5)
- Nando's in South Australia (7)
- Pizza Hut in South Australia (8)
- Zambrero in South Australia (36)
- Betty's Burgers in South Australia (5)
- Chatime in South Australia (15)
More restaurants in South Australia
- Red Rooster, Munno Para S/c 600 Main North Rd, Munno Para
- Red Rooster, Torrens Rd & Regency Rd, Kilkenny
- Red Rooster, Corner Furness Avenue and Main South Road, Edwards Town
- Oporto, 196 Glynburn Road, Tranmere
- Oporto, FC 16a City Cross Shopping Centre 33-39 Rundle Mall, Adelaide
- Oporto, 297 Diagonal Road, Oaklands Park
- Schnitz, Fc11, Marion Westfield, 297 Diagonal Road, Oaklands Park
- Crust Pizza, 5-6, 47 The Parade, Norwood
- Crust Pizza, 129-131 Unley Road, Unley
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in South Australia?
- South Australia 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 South Australia?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Big Mac costs $7.80 to $9.20 at 68 McDonald's restaurants in South Australia, typically $8.45.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in South Australia?
- The cheapest McDonald's in South Australia is at Golden Grove, Cnr Atlantis Way & The Grove Way, Golden Grove, comparing the same basket at 68 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- How much is a Hungry Jack's Whopper in South Australia?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Whopper costs $9.40 to $10.80 at 53 Hungry Jack's restaurants in South Australia, typically $9.90.
- Where is the cheapest Hungry Jack's in South Australia?
- The cheapest Hungry Jack's in South Australia is at 42-44 Penola Rd, Mt Gambier, comparing the same basket at 53 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- How much is a KFC Zinger Burger in South Australia?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Zinger Burger costs $8.45 at 59 KFC restaurants in South Australia, typically $8.45.
- Where is the cheapest KFC in South Australia?
- The cheapest KFC in South Australia is at Welland Plaza Shopping Centre, 522 Port Road, Welland, comparing the same basket at 59 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- How much is a Red Rooster Quarter Chicken in South Australia?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Quarter Chicken costs $7.95 at 3 Red Rooster restaurants in South Australia, typically $7.95.
- Where is the cheapest Red Rooster in South Australia?
- The cheapest Red Rooster in South Australia is at Corner Furness Avenue and Main South Road, Edwards Town, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- How much is a Oporto Bondi Burger in South Australia?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Bondi Burger costs $10.00 at 3 Oporto restaurants in South Australia, typically $10.00.
- Where is the cheapest Oporto in South Australia?
- The cheapest Oporto in South Australia is at FC 16A City Cross Shopping Centre 33-39 Rundle Mall, Adelaide, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- How much is a Guzman y Gomez Chicken Burrito in South Australia?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Chicken Burrito costs $14.50 at 10 Guzman y Gomez restaurants in South Australia, typically $14.50.
- Where is the cheapest Guzman y Gomez in South Australia?
- The cheapest Guzman y Gomez in South Australia is at 325 North East Road, Hillcrest, comparing the same basket at 10 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- How much is a Grill'd Simply Grill'd in South Australia?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Simply Grill'd costs $14.50 at 5 Grill'd restaurants in South Australia, typically $14.50.
- Where is the cheapest Grill'd in South Australia?
- The cheapest Grill'd in South Australia is at T13A, Parade Central, Cnr The Parade & George St, Norwood, comparing the same basket at 5 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- How much is a Nando's 1/4 Chicken in South Australia?
- As of 2026-11-15, a 1/4 Chicken costs $11.95 at 7 Nando's restaurants in South Australia, typically $11.95.
- Where is the cheapest Nando's in South Australia?
- The cheapest Nando's in South Australia is at Shop 41-42, Northpark Shopping Centre, 264 Main N Road, Prospect, comparing the same basket at 7 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- How much is a Pizza Hut BBQ Meatlovers (large) in South Australia?
- As of 2026-11-15, a BBQ Meatlovers (large) costs $16.45 at 8 Pizza Hut restaurants in South Australia, typically $16.45.
- Where is the cheapest Pizza Hut in South Australia?
- The cheapest Pizza Hut in South Australia is at Shop 63 Westland Shopping Centre, McDouall Stuart Ave, Whyalla, comparing the same basket at 8 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- How much is a Zambrero Classic Burrito in South Australia?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Classic Burrito costs $14.50 to $17.90 at 36 Zambrero restaurants in South Australia, typically $14.50.
- Where is the cheapest Zambrero in South Australia?
- The cheapest Zambrero in South Australia is at 3 Commercial St W, Mount Gambier, comparing the same basket at 36 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- How much is a Schnitz Chicken Schnitzel & Chips in South Australia?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Chicken Schnitzel & Chips costs $14.90 at 1 Schnitz restaurants in South Australia, typically $14.90.
- How much is a Betty's Burgers Classic in South Australia?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Classic costs $14.50 at 5 Betty's Burgers restaurants in South Australia, typically $14.50.
- Where is the cheapest Betty's Burgers in South Australia?
- The cheapest Betty's Burgers in South Australia is at 194 The Parade, Norwood, comparing the same basket at 5 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- How much is a Crust Pizza Peri Peri Chicken (large) in South Australia?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Peri Peri Chicken (large) costs $22.90 at 2 Crust Pizza restaurants in South Australia, typically $22.90.
- How much is a Chatime Pearl Milk Tea in South Australia?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Pearl Milk Tea costs $7.90 to $8.20 at 15 Chatime restaurants in South Australia, typically $7.90.
- Where is the cheapest Chatime in South Australia?
- The cheapest Chatime in South Australia is at Shop 6, 10-16 Light Common, Mawson Lakes, comparing the same basket at 15 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
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/south-australia), prices checked 2026-11-15. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.