Fast food prices in Waikato
Waikato ranks 3rd cheapest of 5 regions for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 100, level with the national typical price).
26 restaurants, prices as of . Prices are in New Zealand dollars. See Waikato on the map
Key findings
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $9.80 in Waikato ($9.80 across 10 restaurants). Burger King here is level with its typical price in New Zealand.
- A Popeyes Chicken Sandwich typically costs $11.90 in Waikato ($11.90 across 2 restaurants). Popeyes here is level with its typical price in New Zealand.
- A KFC Zinger Burger typically costs $9.99 in Waikato ($9.99 to $10.99 across 14 restaurants). KFC here is level with its typical price in New Zealand.
Every brand in Waikato
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | 10 | Whopper: $9.80 | $9.80 to $9.80 | 100 | Burger King Ward St, 134 Ward St, Hamilton Central |
| Popeyes | 2 | Chicken Sandwich: $11.90 | $11.90 to $11.90 | 100 | 189 Napier Road, Maunganamu, Taupō |
| KFC | 14 | Zinger Burger: $9.99 | $9.99 to $10.99 | 100 | 275 Grey Street, Hamilton |
Cities in Waikato
Rank is within the region, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
| City | Restaurants | Index | Cheapest rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 7 | — | — |
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in Waikato?
- Waikato ranks 3rd cheapest of 5 regions for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 100, level with the national typical price).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Waikato?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Whopper costs $9.80 at 10 Burger King restaurants in Waikato, typically $9.80.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in Waikato?
- The cheapest Burger King in Waikato is at Burger King Ward St, 134 Ward St, Hamilton Central, comparing the same basket at 10 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Popeyes Chicken Sandwich in Waikato?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Chicken Sandwich costs $11.90 at 2 Popeyes restaurants in Waikato, typically $11.90.
- How much is a KFC Zinger Burger in Waikato?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Zinger Burger costs $9.99 to $10.99 at 14 KFC restaurants in Waikato, typically $9.99.
- Where is the cheapest KFC in Waikato?
- The cheapest KFC in Waikato is at 275 Grey Street, Hamilton, comparing the same basket at 14 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/waikato), prices checked 2026-10-01. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.