Fast food price insights
What the drive-thru really costs: prices from 1,905 fast food restaurants in Saudi Arabia across 10 chains, checked 2026-10-05. Every figure below compares each restaurant's own pickup price from the brand's ordering app, so the numbers are what you would actually pay at the window.
Data as of . Updated daily. Prices are in Saudi riyals.
Key findings
- Pizza Hut has the biggest price gap between locations: its priciest restaurant charges 21% more than its cheapest for the same basket. Burger King has the smallest gap, 0%.
- Riyadh, 01 is the biggest cluster of bargain fast food in Saudi Arabia: 591 of its 591 restaurants rank in their brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- Riyadh is the cheapest province for fast food overall (Drive Thru Index 100, where 100 is the national typical price) and Ha'il the most expensive (100), averaging each brand against its own national prices.
- A Burger King Whopper costs anywhere from SAR 22.00 to SAR 24.00 across 99 restaurants in Saudi Arabia; the typical price is SAR 24.00.
- Burger King charges about the same in every province: no province's typical basket is even 1% dearer than another's.
- A Domino's Pepperoni pizza (large) costs anywhere from SAR 40.00 to SAR 52.00 across 319 restaurants in Saudi Arabia; the typical price is SAR 42.00.
- Domino's charges about the same in every province: no province's typical basket is even 1% dearer than another's.
- A Herfy Super Herfy costs SAR 24.00 at every one of its 357 restaurants in Saudi Arabia: the brand charges one price nationwide.
- A Al Tazaj Grilled chicken (regular) costs SAR 25.00 at every one of its 119 restaurants in Saudi Arabia: the brand charges one price nationwide.
- A Shawarmer Shawarma costs anywhere from SAR 15.00 to SAR 19.00 across 145 restaurants in Saudi Arabia; the typical price is SAR 15.00.
- Shawarmer charges about the same in every province: no province's typical basket is even 1% dearer than another's.
- A Al Romansiah Chicken mandi costs anywhere from SAR 24.00 to SAR 32.00 across 58 restaurants in Saudi Arabia; the typical price is SAR 24.00.
- Al Romansiah charges about the same in every province: no province's typical basket is even 1% dearer than another's.
- A Maestro Pizza Original Ranchy (medium) costs anywhere from SAR 25.00 to SAR 26.00 across 203 restaurants in Saudi Arabia; the typical price is SAR 25.00.
- Maestro Pizza charges about the same in every province: no province's typical basket is even 1% dearer than another's.
- A KFC Zinger costs SAR 22.00 at every one of its 321 restaurants in Saudi Arabia: the brand charges one price nationwide.
- A Pizza Hut Pepperoni pizza (medium pan) costs anywhere from SAR 29.00 to SAR 39.00 across 113 restaurants in Saudi Arabia; the typical price is SAR 29.00.
- Pizza Hut charges about the same in every province: no province's typical basket is even 1% dearer than another's.
- A Hardee's Super Star costs SAR 28.00 at every one of its 158 restaurants in Saudi Arabia: the brand charges one price nationwide.
- For Burger King, Riyadh, 01 has the most bargain restaurants: 31 of 31 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Domino's, Riyadh, 01 has the most bargain restaurants: 105 of 105 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Herfy, Riyadh, 01 has the most bargain restaurants: 133 of 133 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Al Tazaj, Riyadh, 01 has the most bargain restaurants: 23 of 23 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Shawarmer, Riyadh, 01 has the most bargain restaurants: 51 of 51 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Al Romansiah, الرياض, 01 has the most bargain restaurants: 19 of 19 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Maestro Pizza, Riyadh, 01 has the most bargain restaurants: 62 of 62 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For KFC, Riyadh, 01 has the most bargain restaurants: 97 of 97 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Pizza Hut, Riyadh, 01 has the most bargain restaurants: 43 of 43 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Hardee's, Riyadh, 01 has the most bargain restaurants: 44 of 44 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
The scoop
Pizza Hut Has Saudi Arabia’s Widest Price GapPizza Hut’s basket stretches from SAR 67.00 in Riyadh to SAR 81.00 in Makkah, making its priciest store 21% above its cheapest. Its medium-pan pepperoni pizza ranges from SAR 29.00 to SAR 39.00.
Al Romansiah Keeps Its Gap More ModestAl Romansiah’s basket runs from SAR 32.00 at Jeddah, Makkah to SAR 35.00 at Makkah Al Mukarramah, Makkah. That is a 9% spread, with chicken mandi moving from SAR 24.00 to SAR 26.00.
Saudi Arabia’s Most Consistent BrandHardee’s has identical prices at all 158 locations shown, with a basket price of SAR 67.00 everywhere. Its Super Star is SAR 28.00 nationwide, from Riyadh to Makkah.
Herfy Leads The Restaurant CountHerfy has the most restaurants on the map, with 357 locations across Saudi Arabia. Its prices are identical everywhere: the basket is SAR 112.00 and Super Herfy is SAR 24.00.
Cheapest to most expensive provinces
Each province's Drive Thru Index score averages every brand's typical basket there against that brand's own national typical price, so 100 is the national norm, 90 is 10% cheaper and 120 is 20% pricier. Brands are never compared with each other.
| Rank | Province | Index | vs national | Brands | Restaurants compared |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riyadh | 100 | +0% | 10 | 690 |
| 2 | Eastern Province | 100 | +0% | 10 | 343 |
| 3 | Makkah | 100 | +0% | 10 | 397 |
| 4 | Al-Qassim | 100 | +0% | 7 | 84 |
| 5 | Asir | 100 | +0% | 7 | 77 |
| 6 | Tabuk | 100 | +0% | 4 | 28 |
| 7 | Madinah | 100 | +0% | 8 | 90 |
| 8 | Jazan | 100 | +0% | 4 | 21 |
| 9 | Ha'il | 100 | +0% | 2 | 14 |
Bargain clusters
Where cheap fast food clusters: the places with the most restaurants whose basket ranks in their own brand's cheapest fifth nationally. Each brand is judged against itself, never against another brand's prices.
| City, all brands | Bargain restaurants | Restaurants compared | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riyadh, 01 | 591 | 591 | 100% |
| Jeddah, 02 | 221 | 221 | 100% |
| Dammam, 04 | 118 | 118 | 100% |
| Makkah, 02 | 78 | 79 | 99% |
| Taif, 02 | 46 | 46 | 100% |
| Brand | Top bargain cities | Top bargain provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Riyadh, 01 (31 of 31), Jeddah, 02 (13 of 13) | 01 (34 of 34), 02 (20 of 20), 04 (19 of 19) |
| Domino's | Riyadh, 01 (105 of 105), Jeddah, 02 (47 of 47), Dammam, 04 (21 of 21) | 01 (114 of 114), 02 (78 of 78), 04 (59 of 59) |
| Herfy | Riyadh, 01 (133 of 133), Dammam, 04 (26 of 26), Khamis Mushait, 14 (10 of 10) | 01 (158 of 158), 04 (65 of 65), 05 (28 of 28) |
| Al Tazaj | Riyadh, 01 (23 of 23), Jeddah, 02 (21 of 21), Makkah, 02 (14 of 14) | 02 (51 of 51), 01 (24 of 24), 03 (10 of 10) |
| Shawarmer | Riyadh, 01 (51 of 51), Jeddah, 02 (20 of 20), Dammam, 04 (8 of 8) | 01 (60 of 60), 02 (32 of 32), 04 (21 of 21) |
| Al Romansiah | الرياض, 01 (19 of 19) | 01 (23 of 23) |
| Maestro Pizza | Riyadh, 01 (62 of 62), Jeddah, 02 (31 of 31), Makkah, 02 (14 of 14) | 01 (71 of 71), 02 (52 of 52), 04 (36 of 36) |
| KFC | Riyadh, 01 (97 of 97), Jeddah, 02 (52 of 52), Dammam, 04 (24 of 24) | 01 (109 of 109), 02 (83 of 83), 04 (65 of 65) |
| Pizza Hut | Riyadh, 01 (43 of 43), Dammam, 04 (7 of 7), Khobar, 04 (7 of 7) | 01 (49 of 49), 04 (22 of 22), 02 (10 of 11) |
| Hardee's | Riyadh, 01 (44 of 44), Jeddah, 02 (23 of 23), Dammam, 04 (13 of 13) | 01 (48 of 48), 04 (38 of 38), 02 (36 of 36) |
By brand
| Brand | Restaurants | Item | Typical price | Range | Cheapest province | Priciest province | Gap between locations | Delivery vs pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | 99 | Whopper | SAR 24.00 | SAR 22.00 to SAR 24.00 | Riyadh | Makkah | 0% | — |
| Domino's | 319 | Pepperoni pizza (large) | SAR 42.00 | SAR 40.00 to SAR 52.00 | Riyadh | Madinah | 5% | — |
| Herfy | 357 | Super Herfy | SAR 24.00 | SAR 24.00 to SAR 24.00 | Riyadh | Ha'il | 0% | — |
| Al Tazaj | 119 | Grilled chicken (regular) | SAR 25.00 | SAR 25.00 to SAR 25.00 | Jazan | Riyadh | 0% | — |
| Shawarmer | 145 | Shawarma | SAR 15.00 | SAR 15.00 to SAR 19.00 | Makkah | Asir | 0% | — |
| Al Romansiah | 58 | Chicken mandi | SAR 24.00 | SAR 24.00 to SAR 32.00 | Riyadh | Makkah | 8% | — |
| Maestro Pizza | 203 | Original Ranchy (medium) | SAR 25.00 | SAR 25.00 to SAR 26.00 | Makkah | Eastern Province | 0% | — |
| KFC | 321 | Zinger | SAR 22.00 | SAR 22.00 to SAR 22.00 | Riyadh | Tabuk | 0% | — |
| Pizza Hut | 113 | Pepperoni pizza (medium pan) | SAR 29.00 | SAR 29.00 to SAR 39.00 | Riyadh | Asir | 21% | — |
| Hardee's | 158 | Super Star | SAR 28.00 | SAR 28.00 to SAR 28.00 | Eastern Province | Al-Qassim | 0% | — |
Questions people ask
- How much does a Burger King Whopper cost in Saudi Arabia?
- As of 2026-10-05, a Whopper costs SAR 22.00 to SAR 24.00 at 99 Burger King restaurants, with a typical price of SAR 24.00.
- How much does a Domino's Pepperoni pizza (large) cost in Saudi Arabia?
- As of 2026-10-05, a Pepperoni pizza (large) costs SAR 40.00 to SAR 52.00 at 319 Domino's restaurants, with a typical price of SAR 42.00.
- How much does a Herfy Super Herfy cost in Saudi Arabia?
- As of 2026-10-05, a Super Herfy costs SAR 24.00 at all 357 Herfy restaurants.
- How much does a Al Tazaj Grilled chicken (regular) cost in Saudi Arabia?
- As of 2026-10-05, a Grilled chicken (regular) costs SAR 25.00 at all 119 Al Tazaj restaurants.
- How much does a Shawarmer Shawarma cost in Saudi Arabia?
- As of 2026-10-05, a Shawarma costs SAR 15.00 to SAR 19.00 at 145 Shawarmer restaurants, with a typical price of SAR 15.00.
- How much does a Al Romansiah Chicken mandi cost in Saudi Arabia?
- As of 2026-10-05, a Chicken mandi costs SAR 24.00 to SAR 32.00 at 58 Al Romansiah restaurants, with a typical price of SAR 24.00.
- How much does a Maestro Pizza Original Ranchy (medium) cost in Saudi Arabia?
- As of 2026-10-05, a Original Ranchy (medium) costs SAR 25.00 to SAR 26.00 at 203 Maestro Pizza restaurants, with a typical price of SAR 25.00.
- How much does a KFC Zinger cost in Saudi Arabia?
- As of 2026-10-05, a Zinger costs SAR 22.00 at all 321 KFC restaurants.
- How much does a Pizza Hut Pepperoni pizza (medium pan) cost in Saudi Arabia?
- As of 2026-10-05, a Pepperoni pizza (medium pan) costs SAR 29.00 to SAR 39.00 at 113 Pizza Hut restaurants, with a typical price of SAR 29.00.
- How much does a Hardee's Super Star cost in Saudi Arabia?
- As of 2026-10-05, a Super Star costs SAR 28.00 at all 158 Hardee's restaurants.
How the index works
Every day we check the menu at every US restaurant of each chain, using the same ordering app its customers use, and record each item's pickup and delivery price. Restaurants are compared on a basket of items that every full-menu restaurant of that brand sells, so a comparison is never skewed by a missing item. Restaurants with a limited menu, and prices that are clearly a menu code error, are left out of comparisons. "Typical" means the median restaurant.
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Citing this data: Source: Drive Thru Index (https://drivethruindex.com), prices checked 2026-10-05. Journalists are welcome to quote any figure on this page.