A Big Mac averages $5.91 across the U.S. and shows as $5.99 on most menu boards. A McChicken averages $2.86, a 10-piece McNuggets about $5.79, and a medium World Famous Fries $3.56. McDonald’s is about 95% franchised, so the operator who owns your local store sets the final price. Treat every number here as an approximate national figure. City and highway stores often charge 20% to 30% more than small-town ones. For the lowest price, order through the McDonald’s app and stack the deals below.
Important Note: This website is not affiliated with McDonald’s Corporation. All prices are estimates and may vary by location and franchise. Always confirm current pricing with your local restaurant.
Prices re-checked 15 October 2026 against MenuPriceTracker’s 8 October update; the national averages have not moved since September.
What’s new on the McDonald’s menu?
October is promotion season. Monopoly is running for a second year, Halloween Boo Buckets are due with Happy Meals, Spicy McNuggets and the Caramel Apple Pie coffees are still on, and the McRib is reported for early November. None of it changes the base menu prices below; the McValue deals from April remain the cheapest way to eat here.
Is Monopoly back at McDonald’s?
Yes, for a second year running. Game pieces are physical peels on a Big Mac, Quarter Pounder with Cheese, large fries, 10-piece McNuggets, 4-piece McCrispy Strips, large soft drinks and McCafé drinks, Hash Browns, and McMuffin and Biscuit sandwiches at breakfast. The peel itself does nothing: you scan it in the McDonald’s app, where prizes from free food up to the $1 million grand prize are claimed. Prices on the game items are the regular menu prices; there is no Monopoly surcharge. Source: Brand Eating, 7 October 2026.
When do the 2026 Boo Buckets come out?
McDonald’s teased Disney Villains Boo Buckets (Ursula, Maleficent, Scar, Jafar and Cruella de Vil) on 14 October 2026, and trade coverage puts the launch at 20 October at participating restaurants. A bucket comes with a Happy Meal, which stays at the usual $4.19 to $5.99, and runs while supplies last; you cannot buy the bucket alone. Treat the date as reported until it shows on McDonald’s own site. Source: Attractions Magazine.
When is the McRib coming back?
Reported, not announced: McRib Locator’s phone survey of 11 October 2026 has stores returning it by about 1 November, with some starting up to a week earlier, and New England and Idaho stores sitting it out again. McDonald’s has not published a date or a price. Last year’s run lasted about a month at participating stores. Source: McRib Locator.
Are Spicy McNuggets back?
Yes, still. Spicy Chicken McNuggets and Mighty Hot Sauce returned to participating restaurants on September 1, 2026 for a limited time, and McDonald’s has not given an end date. Check the app before you order; limited-time items vanish store by store. The nuggets come in 6, 10, 20, and 40 pieces and cost the same as regular McNuggets at most stores, so a 10-piece runs about $5.79. Texas stores also sell a limited “Texas Meal” (10 nuggets, medium fries, medium drink, collectible cup). Sources: Fox News, McDonald’s.
What are the fall McCafé drinks?
Caramel Apple Pie coffee launched nationwide on August 18, 2026 for a limited time and is still on sale. The Pumpkin & Creme Pie is back at select stores from early September. You can get it as an iced coffee, hot latte, iced latte, or blended Frappé, topped with salted caramel whipped cream and crumbled apple pie bits. It is priced like the other specialty McCafé drinks; the app shows your store’s exact price. Source: Fox Business.
Is the Big Arch still available?
Mostly no. The Big Arch launched in the U.S. on March 3, 2026 as a limited-time burger (two quarter-pound patties, three slices of white cheddar, crispy onions, Big Arch Sauce) at about $6.89 to $10.19. Stores began pulling it in late April, and it no longer appears on national price trackers. A few franchisees still sell it, so check the app before you drive over. It remains a permanent item in the UK and Ireland. Sources: Restaurant Dive, Sporked.
What is McValue 2.0?
McDonald’s expanded its McValue platform on April 21, 2026 at participating restaurants. It adds three things on top of the existing app deals:
- Under $3 Menu: At least 10 items you can mix and match all day. Lunch and dinner picks include the McChicken, McDouble, 4-piece McNuggets, small fries, and a medium soft drink. Breakfast picks include the Sausage McMuffin, Sausage Biscuit, Sausage Burrito, Hash Browns, and a medium McCafé Premium Roast Coffee.
- $4 Breakfast Meal Deal: A Sausage McMuffin or Sausage Biscuit, Hash Browns, and a small McCafé Premium Roast Coffee for $4.
- $5 and $6 Meal Deals: The $5 deal pairs a McChicken with a 4-piece McNuggets, small fries, and a small drink. Swap to a McDouble and it becomes the $6 deal.
Prices and participation vary by store, and some locations price the meal deals higher. Source: McDonald’s Corporate.
Are the $8 Big Mac and $5 McMuffin Extra Value Meals still on?
McDonald’s brought back Extra Value Meals on September 8, 2025: an $8 Big Mac meal, an $8 10-piece McNuggets meal, a $5 Sausage McMuffin with Egg meal, and a $5 Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles meal. No end date was announced, and many stores still honour them. The app-tracked national average for a Big Mac meal is $9.34, so not every store does. Check the app before you assume the $8 price. Source: McDonald’s Corporate.
What does McDonald’s actually cost near you?
Menu-board prices (the tables below) sit at the high end. App-scraped data from 9,259 neighbourhoods across all 50 states gives a truer picture of what people pay. Source: MenuPriceTracker, updated October 8, 2026.
| Item | U.S. average | Typical menu board |
|---|---|---|
| Big Mac | $5.91 | $5.99 |
| Big Mac Meal | $9.34 | $10.19 |
| McChicken | $2.86 | $3.59 |
| Cheeseburger | $2.51 | $2.99 |
| Double Cheeseburger | $3.74 | $3.99 |
| Filet-O-Fish | $5.29 | $5.59 |
| 20-piece McNuggets | $8.39 | $7.00 – $10.99 |
| Medium Fries | $3.56 | $3.99 |
| Medium Premium Roast Coffee | $1.99 | $1.69 |
| Medium Latte | $3.64 | $3.79 |
| Medium Strawberry Shake | $4.34 | $3.49 – $4.89 |
| Vanilla Cone | $2.31 | $1.39 – $3.19 |
Which states have the cheapest and most expensive Big Mac?
The same Big Mac ranges from $3.99 to $9.50 depending on the store. Texas is the cheapest state at a $5.05 average; Alaska is the most expensive at $7.39. The cheapest stores tracked are in Alice and Kingsville, Texas ($4.09). The most expensive are highway and tourist stops such as Quartzsite, Arizona and Needles, California ($8.99). If you are near a state line or an interstate exit, the next town over can be a dollar cheaper.
What are McDonald’s menu prices right now?
Prices below are approximate national menu-board figures pulled from menu trackers. Your store may differ. Sources: HackTheMenu, MenuPriceTracker, and ThirstyBear.
How much are McDonald’s burgers and sandwiches?
Meal combinations include medium fries and medium drink
| Item | Individual Price | Meal Price |
|---|---|---|
| Big Mac | $5.99 | $10.19 |
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese | $6.49 | $10.49 |
| Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese | $7.99 | $11.99 |
| McDouble | $3.59 | $6.59 |
| Double Cheeseburger | $3.99 | – |
| Bacon McDouble | $3.29 – $4.59 | – |
| Cheeseburger | $2.99 | $5.79 |
| 2 Cheeseburger Meal | – | $7.39 |
| Hamburger | $2.49 | $5.49 |
How much are McDonald’s chicken items?
| Item | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken McNuggets | 4 piece | $3.19 |
| Chicken McNuggets | 6 piece | $4.39 |
| Chicken McNuggets | 10 piece | $5.79 |
| Chicken McNuggets | 20 piece | $8.39 |
| Chicken McNuggets | 40 piece | $13.19 |
| Spicy Chicken McNuggets (limited time) | 6 / 10 / 20 / 40 | Same as regular |
| McCrispy Chicken Sandwich | – | $4.99 |
| Spicy McCrispy | – | $4.99 |
| McChicken | – | $3.59 |
| Filet-O-Fish | – | $5.59 |
National averages run lower than the figures above at many stores. A McChicken averages about $2.86 nationwide, and a Filet-O-Fish about $5.29.
How much is McDonald’s breakfast?
Available until 10:30 AM weekdays, 11:00 AM weekends
| Item | Individual Price | Meal Price |
|---|---|---|
| Egg McMuffin | $4.99 | $7.19 |
| Sausage McMuffin with Egg | $4.79 | $6.99 ($5 Extra Value Meal where offered) |
| Sausage McMuffin | $2.99 | $5.19 ($4 Breakfast Meal Deal where offered) |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | $4.89 | $7.09 |
| Sausage Biscuit with Egg | $4.69 | $6.89 |
| Sausage Biscuit | $2.79 | $4.99 |
| Hash Browns | $1.89 – $2.99 | – |
| Hotcakes (3 stack) | $4.49 | $6.69 |
| Sausage Burrito | $2.99 | $6.19 |
How much are McDonald’s fries and sides?
| Item | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| World Famous Fries | Small | $2.89 |
| World Famous Fries | Medium | $3.99 |
| World Famous Fries | Large | $4.99 |
| Apple Slices | – | $1.39 |
| Side Salad | – | $2.99 |
A medium fries averages about $3.56 nationwide, so the $3.99 above sits on the higher end.
How much is a Happy Meal?
A Happy Meal runs about $4.19 to $5.99 at most stores, with the Hamburger version cheapest and the 6-piece McNuggets version dearest. High-cost locations charge up to about $7.19. Each one includes kids fries, apple slices, a drink, and a toy. The SpongeBob x One Piece toys ran from September 15, 2026; from the reported 20 October date the box is replaced by a Disney Villains Boo Bucket while supplies last, at the same Happy Meal price.
How much are McCafé drinks?
| Drink | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Roast Coffee | Any size | $1.69 – $1.99 |
| Iced Coffee | Medium | $2.85 |
| Latte | Small | $3.19 |
| Latte | Medium | $3.79 |
| Latte | Large | $4.19 – $4.49 |
| Cappuccino | Small | $3.19 |
| Cappuccino | Medium | $3.79 |
| Mocha | Small | $3.39 |
| Mocha | Medium | $3.99 |
| Caramel Macchiato | Medium | $3.99 |
How much are soft drinks and other beverages?
| Drink | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Coca-Cola and other soft drinks | Any size | $1.69 (some stores $1.19 – $1.89 by size) |
| Frozen Coca-Cola | Large | $3.39 |
| Sweet Tea | Any size | $1.19 – $1.89 |
| Minute Maid Orange Juice | Small | $2.29 |
How much are McDonald’s desserts?
| Item | Size/Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| McFlurry with Oreo | Regular | $4.39 – $5.59 |
| McFlurry with M&M’s | Regular | $4.39 – $5.59 |
| Chocolate Shake | Small | $2.89 – $3.99 |
| Chocolate Shake | Medium | $3.49 – $4.34 |
| Vanilla Shake | Small | $2.89 – $3.99 |
| Strawberry Shake | Small | $2.89 – $3.99 |
| Baked Apple Pie | – | $1.39 – $2.29 |
| Hot Fudge Sundae | – | $2.79 – $3.99 |
| Caramel Sundae | – | $2.79 – $3.99 |
| Vanilla Cone | – | $1.39 – $3.19 (avg $2.31) |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 3-pack | $1.69 |
Why do McDonald’s prices vary so much?
About 95% of U.S. McDonald’s are franchised. Each owner sets prices from local wages, rent, and what nearby chains charge, which is why a Big Mac can be $4.09 in south Texas and $8.99 at a desert highway stop. Since early 2026, McDonald’s corporate has pushed franchisees toward more consistent value pricing under new pricing standards, with penalties for operators who ignore them, but it has not set national prices. Source: Tasting Table.
How do you save money at McDonald’s?
Download the McDonald’s app. The app carries daily deals and personalized offers you can’t get at the counter. You can earn free fries, discounted meals, and app-only pricing on popular items. It also shows your store’s real prices, which beats any national list including this one.
Mix and match the Under $3 Menu. Ten-plus items sit at $3 or less all day. Pair a McDouble with small fries and a drink and you stay near the price of one combo elsewhere.
Take the $5 or $6 Meal Deal. The $5 deal gives you a McChicken, 4-piece McNuggets, small fries, and a small drink. The $6 deal swaps in a McDouble. Both beat buying the items apart.
Ask for the Extra Value Meal price. Where a store still honours it, the $8 Big Mac meal saves about $2 on the standard combo, and the $5 Sausage McMuffin with Egg meal saves about $2 at breakfast.
Order breakfast for cheaper coffee. A Premium Roast runs about $1.69 to $1.99 in any size, against $4 or more for a specialty McCafé drink. The $4 Breakfast Meal Deal adds Hash Browns and a sandwich for the price of a fancy latte.
Compare the combo against single items. With app discounts on individual items, a build-your-own meal sometimes costs less than the posted combo. Check both before you tap pay.
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