McDonald’s Meal Prices: Combo Meals, Breakfast Meals & Deals (2026)
A McDonald’s combo meal, which McDonald’s calls an Extra Value Meal, pairs a sandwich or McNuggets with medium fries and a medium drink. Typical reported prices run from about $8 to $14, with a median near $10.64. This guide lists every US Extra Value Meal, shows how much a meal saves over ordering separately, and compares it with the $4, $5 and $6 McValue Meal Deals.
McDonald’s Combo Meal Prices
Most McDonald’s lunch and dinner meals cost between about $8 and $14. A Big Mac Meal typically runs $9.29 to $11.79, a 10-piece McNuggets Meal $10.09 to $11.09 and a McCrispy Meal $8.79 to $12.59.
| Extra Value Meal | Typical meal price | Sandwich alone |
|---|---|---|
| Big Mac Meal | $9.29–$11.79 | $6.72 |
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal | $10.69–$11.29 | $5.99–$6.39 |
| Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal | $8.99–$11.19 | $8.99 |
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe Meal | $13.99 | $7.49 |
| Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal | $12.49–$13.79 | $6.99 |
| Cheeseburger Meal | $11.99 | — |
| 10 pc Chicken McNuggets Meal | $10.09–$11.09 | $5.49–$5.79 |
| McCrispy Meal | $8.79–$12.59 | $4.99–$5.99 |
| Spicy McCrispy Meal | $8.99–$11.89 | $4.69–$4.99 |
| Deluxe McCrispy Meal | $9.49–$9.89 | $5.79–$6.59 |
| Spicy Deluxe McCrispy Meal | $9.69–$10.29 | $5.99–$6.29 |
| McCrispy Strips (3 pc) Meal | $7.89–$11.99 | $5.49–$6.99 |
| Ranch Snack Wrap Meal | $12.00 | — |
| Spicy Snack Wrap Meal | $11.29 | — |
| Ranch & Spicy Snack Wrap Meal | $10.19 | — |
| Filet-O-Fish Meal | $12.59 | $4.79–$4.99 |
*Typical prices reported online in October 2026; ranges reflect differences between restaurants. Your restaurant sets its own prices, and delivery apps charge more.
McDonald’s Breakfast Meal Prices
Breakfast meals pair a sandwich, burrito or bagel with Hash Browns and a small coffee or medium soft drink. They range from about $8 for an Egg McMuffin Meal to over $11 at higher-priced restaurants, but the $4 Breakfast Meal Deal undercuts them all.
| Breakfast meal | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Egg McMuffin Meal | $8.19 |
| Sausage McMuffin with Egg Meal | $8.99 |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Meal | $7.59–$11.29 |
| Sausage Biscuit with Egg Meal | $11.29 |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles Meal | $9.29–$11.29 |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles Meal | $11.29 |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel Meal | $9.99 |
| Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel Meal | $10.99 |
| Sausage Burrito Meal | $11.09 |
Every breakfast sandwich is compared in detail in our McMuffin, McGriddles and bagel guides.
Is a McDonald’s Meal Cheaper Than Ordering Separately?
Usually, yes. At typical prices a medium fries and medium soft drink cost about $6.43 together, so a meal that costs less than the sandwich plus $6.43 saves money. For most burger and chicken meals the saving is about $1 to $3, but a few, such as the Filet-O-Fish Meal, can cost more than buying the items separately.
| Meal | Meal price | Bought separately | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Mac Meal | $10.54 | $13.15 | $2.61 |
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal | $10.99 | $12.62 | $1.63 |
| Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal | $10.09 | $15.42 | $5.33 |
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe Meal | $13.99 | $13.92 | -$0.07 |
| Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal | $13.14 | $13.42 | $0.28 |
| 10 pc Chicken McNuggets Meal | $10.59 | $12.07 | $1.48 |
| McCrispy Meal | $10.69 | $11.92 | $1.23 |
| Spicy McCrispy Meal | $10.44 | $11.27 | $0.83 |
| Deluxe McCrispy Meal | $9.69 | $12.62 | $2.93 |
| Spicy Deluxe McCrispy Meal | $9.99 | $12.57 | $2.58 |
| McCrispy Strips (3 pc) Meal | $9.94 | $12.67 | $2.73 |
| Filet-O-Fish Meal | $12.59 | $11.32 | -$1.27 |
Midpoints of typical reported prices, October 2026. “Bought separately” adds the sandwich, medium fries and a medium Coca-Cola. A negative figure means the meal costs more at typical prices.
McValue Meal Deals: $4, $5 and $6
McDonald’s McValue Meal Deals are the cheapest way to get a full meal. They’re fixed-price bundles at participating restaurants, and they include smaller portions than an Extra Value Meal.
| Deal | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Sausage McMuffin Meal Deal | $4 | Sausage McMuffin, Hash Browns, small Premium Roast Coffee |
| Sausage Biscuit Meal Deal | $4 | Sausage Biscuit, Hash Browns, small Premium Roast Coffee |
| McChicken Meal Deal | $5 | McChicken, 4 pc Chicken McNuggets, small fries, small drink |
| McDouble Meal Deal | $6 | McDouble, 4 pc Chicken McNuggets, small fries, small drink |
Participation and prices vary. Full details are in our McDonald’s value menu guide, and the McDouble Meal Deal is broken down in our McDouble guide.
What Comes in a McDonald’s Meal?
A standard McDonald’s Extra Value Meal includes one main item, a medium World Famous Fries and a medium fountain drink. Breakfast meals swap the fries for Hash Browns and offer a small coffee instead of a soda.
| Meal type | Main | Side | Drink |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch and dinner meal | Sandwich, McNuggets, Strips or 2 Snack Wraps | Medium fries | Medium soft drink |
| Breakfast meal | Breakfast sandwich, bagel or 2 burritos | Hash Browns | Small coffee or medium soft drink |
| Happy Meal | Hamburger or 4 or 6 pc McNuggets | Kids fries or Apple Slices | Kids drink |
- Size up: most restaurants let you make it a large meal for an added charge, set locally.
- Swaps: you can usually swap the soda for iced tea, lemonade or a McCafé drink, sometimes for an upcharge.
- Kids: see our Happy Meal price guide.
McDonald’s Meal Numbers
Many people still order by number, but there is no single national numbering in 2026.
McDonald’s US menu boards, kiosks and the app list meals by name. Where numbers still appear, the order depends on the restaurant’s board, so the same number can mean different meals at different restaurants. Ordering by name, or in the app, avoids mix-ups.
- Traditional #1: the Big Mac Meal has long held the top spot on boards that number meals.
- Kiosk and app: meals appear under Extra Value Meals or Meals, not by number.
- Drive-thru: say the item and “make it a meal” plus your drink.
How Much Is a Meal at McDonald’s on Average?
The median lunch or dinner Extra Value Meal costs about $10.64 at typical reported prices in October 2026. With tax, a typical meal for one comes to roughly $10 to $13, depending on your state and city.
| Price point | Meal |
|---|---|
| Around $4 to $6 | McValue Meal Deals |
| Around $8 to $10 | Egg McMuffin Meal, McCrispy Strips Meal, Big Mac Meal at lower-priced restaurants |
| Around $10 to $12 | Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal, 10 pc McNuggets Meal, Snack Wrap Meals |
| Around $12 to $14 | Double Quarter Pounder and QPC Deluxe Meals, Filet-O-Fish Meal |
Price bands summarize typical reported prices; taxes vary by location.
How to Save on McDonald’s Meals
Simple ways to pay less for the same food.
- Start with McValue. The $4, $5 and $6 Meal Deals beat any Extra Value Meal on price.
- Use the app. Deals change often, and every order earns MyMcDonald’s Rewards points; see our app and rewards guide.
- Skip delivery markups. Mobile Order pickup keeps restaurant prices.
- Share a bundle. For groups, family bundles cost less per person than individual meals.
McDonald’s Meal Prices FAQ
How much is a meal at McDonald's?
An Extra Value Meal usually costs $10 to $13 after tax for one person, while McValue Meal Deals start at $4 before tax.
How much is a Big Mac Meal?
A Big Mac Meal typically costs $9.29 to $11.79, depending on the restaurant.
What size fries and drink come in a McDonald's meal?
Medium fries and a medium drink. You can usually upgrade to large for an extra charge.
What is the cheapest meal at McDonald's?
At breakfast, the two $4 Meal Deals; after breakfast, the $5 McChicken Meal Deal.
Are McDonald's meal prices the same everywhere?
No. Franchisees set their own prices, so the same meal can differ by several dollars between cities.
How We Checked This Post
- Meals and contents: McDonald’s USA Extra Value Meals and McValue menus
- Prices: typical US prices reported online in October 2026; your restaurant sets its own price
Menu Facts USA is an independent guide. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by McDonald’s Corporation. Extra Value Meal, McValue, Big Mac and related names are trademarks of McDonald’s. If you have a food allergy, confirm ingredients with your restaurant before ordering.
