Meal savings: combo vs separately
For each meal we took the median price of the meal and compared it with the median prices of its main item, World Famous Fries and a Coca-Cola bought on their own. Because the meal includes medium sizes while single items are priced at the base size, the real saving can be slightly larger than shown.
Meal vs. ordering separately
| Meal | Meal price | Sandwich + fries + Coke bought separately | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Mac Meal | $10.09 | $12.17 | $2.08 (17%) |
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal | $10.08 | $12.25 | $2.17 (18%) |
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe Meal | $10.50 | $12.83 | $2.33 (18%) |
| Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal | $11.68 | $13.84 | $2.16 (16%) |
| Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal | $11.17 | $13.53 | $2.36 (17%) |
| 10 pc. Chicken McNuggets Meal | $9.87 | $11.99 | $2.12 (18%) |
| 6 pc. Chicken McNuggets Meal | $8.50 | $10.14 | $1.64 (16%) |
| McCrispy Meal | $9.24 | $11.41 | $2.17 (19%) |
| Deluxe McCrispy Meal | $9.99 | $12.25 | $2.26 (18%) |
| Spicy McCrispy Meal | $9.45 | $11.81 | $2.36 (20%) |
| Filet-O-Fish Meal | $9.74 | $11.49 | $1.75 (15%) |
| 3 pc. McCrispy Strips Meal | $9.74 | $11.41 | $1.67 (15%) |
| 4 pc. McCrispy Strips Meal | $10.50 | $12.50 | $2.00 (16%) |
| Hot 'N Spicy McChicken Meal | $6.72 | $9.14 | $2.42 (26%) |
All McDonald's meal prices
Lunch & dinner meals
| Menu item | In restaurant (est.) | Delivery apps | Restaurant range (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Mac Meal | ≈ $10.09 | $12.00 (+19%) | $7.56 – $13.61 |
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal | ≈ $10.08 | $11.99 (+19%) | $7.39 – $14.11 |
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe Meal | ≈ $10.50 | $12.49 (+19%) | $7.89 – $14.28 |
| Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal | ≈ $11.17 | $13.29 (+19%) | $8.23 – $15.54 |
| Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal | ≈ $11.68 | $13.89 (+19%) | $8.90 – $16.71 |
| Double Quarter Pounder Deluxe Meal | ≈ $12.35 | $14.69 (+19%) | $9.32 – $16.72 |
| Double Bacon Quarter Pounder Meal | ≈ $12.85 | $15.29 (+19%) | $9.91 – $16.97 |
| 2 Cheeseburger Meal | ≈ $9.38 | $11.16 (+19%) | $7.14 – $13.69 |
| Triple Cheeseburger Meal | ≈ $8.86 | $10.54 (+19%) | $6.40 – $12.94 |
| 10 pc. Chicken McNuggets Meal | ≈ $9.87 | $11.74 (+19%) | $7.81 – $14.28 |
| 6 pc. Chicken McNuggets Meal | ≈ $8.50 | $10.11 (+19%) | $6.04 – $12.68 |
| McCrispy Meal | ≈ $9.24 | $10.99 (+19%) | $6.63 – $12.68 |
| Deluxe McCrispy Meal | ≈ $9.99 | $11.89 (+19%) | $7.47 – $13.94 |
| Spicy McCrispy Meal | ≈ $9.45 | $11.24 (+19%) | $6.72 – $12.94 |
| Spicy Deluxe McCrispy Meal | ≈ $10.25 | $12.19 (+19%) | $7.56 – $14.03 |
| Hot 'N Spicy McChicken Meal | ≈ $6.72 | $7.99 (+19%) | $4.78 – $11.76 |
| Filet-O-Fish Meal | ≈ $9.74 | $11.59 (+19%) | $7.89 – $13.78 |
| Double Filet-O-Fish Meal | ≈ $10.83 | $12.89 (+19%) | $8.95 – $14.70 |
| 3 pc. McCrispy Strips Meal | ≈ $9.74 | $11.59 (+19%) | $7.88 – $13.52 |
| 4 pc. McCrispy Strips Meal | ≈ $10.50 | $12.49 (+19%) | $8.55 – $14.45 |
| 2 Ranch Snack Wrap Meal | ≈ $10.20 | $12.14 (+19%) | $8.14 – $14.45 |
| 2 Spicy Snack Wrap Meal | ≈ $10.20 | $12.14 (+19%) | $8.14 – $14.45 |
| 2 Mix & Match Snack Wrap Meal | ≈ $10.20 | $12.14 (+19%) | $8.14 – $14.45 |
| Classic Big Mac Pack (bundle) | ≈ $21.01 | $24.99 (+19%) | $16.30 – $33.61 |
| Classic Cheeseburger Pack (bundle) | ≈ $16.87 | $20.07 (+19%) | $12.94 – $26.05 |
Breakfast meals
| Menu item | In restaurant (est.) | Delivery apps | Restaurant range (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egg McMuffin Meal | ≈ $7.60 | $9.04 (+19%) | $5.71 – $11.34 |
| Sausage McMuffin Meal | ≈ $5.46 | $6.49 (+19%) | $3.77 – $10.92 |
| Sausage Egg McMuffin Meal | ≈ $7.39 | $8.79 (+19%) | $5.04 – $11.34 |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles Meal | ≈ $8.40 | $9.99 (+19%) | $6.38 – $12.18 |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles Meal | ≈ $8.31 | $9.89 (+19%) | $5.04 – $12.60 |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Meal | ≈ $7.89 | $9.39 (+19%) | $5.79 – $11.42 |
| Sausage Egg Biscuit Meal | ≈ $7.93 | $9.44 (+19%) | $5.54 – $11.42 |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel Meal | ≈ $9.07 | $10.79 (+19%) | $6.55 – $13.52 |
| Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel Meal | ≈ $9.91 | $11.79 (+19%) | $7.14 – $15.88 |
| 2 Sausage Burrito Meal | ≈ $8.23 | $9.79 (+19%) | $5.54 – $11.76 |
When a meal is not worth it
- If you don't want the drink: sandwich + fries alone is often cheaper than the meal.
- If you'd choose water or a coffee anyway — the soda is a big part of what the meal "saves".
- If the app has a deal on the sandwich itself or on fries — app offers usually beat the standard meal price.
McValue and app deals
McDonald's groups its cheapest items under the McValue® name on the official menu — the McDouble, McChicken, 4 piece McNuggets, Sausage McMuffin, Sausage Burrito and small fries are typical examples. Bundle offers and app deals change frequently and are not shown on delivery menus, so they are not included in our prices. For the lowest price at your restaurant, compare the meal price above with what the McDonald's app shows for pickup.
Want to price your exact order? Use the meal calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What comes in a McDonald's meal?
A main item, medium World Famous Fries and a medium soft drink. You can usually upsize to large fries and drink for an extra charge.
Is it cheaper to buy a McDonald's meal?
Usually yes, but not by much. Across the meals we compared, the saving ranged from $1.64 to $2.42 versus buying the sandwich, fries and a Coke separately at median prices.
What is McValue?
McValue® is the name McDonald's USA uses for its lineup of lower-priced items and value deals, such as the McDouble, McChicken and small fries. Specific McValue offers and prices are set by each restaurant and are best checked in the app.
What is the cheapest meal at McDonald's?
Across the restaurants we checked, the Hot 'N Spicy McChicken Meal ($6.72, where available) and the 6 piece McNuggets Meal ($8.50) were among the cheapest full meals.