Burger Prices in South Africa: Every Chain Compared (2026)
Quick answer: where is the cheapest burger?
The cheapest burgers in South Africa are chicken burgers: the KFC Snack Burger and the Hungry Lion Munch Burger both cost R24.90. The cheapest beef burger is the McDonald’s Hamburger at R26.90, R3 less than the Burger King Hamburger. For a full-size signature burger, the Burger King WHOPPER® (R69.90) is R3 cheaper than the Big Mac® (R72.90). At Steers, wait for Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday gets you two Original Burgers for R69.90, which works out to about R35 each.
This page puts the burger prices from every chain we track in one place, so you can compare them without opening eleven menus. Every figure comes from our individual chain pages, which we check against the official menus and apps every month. This round of prices was checked in September 2026. Most of these chains are franchised, so your branch may be a few rand off, and delivery apps add their own markup on top.
The cheapest burger at every chain
This is the lowest-priced burger on each chain’s standard menu, before any day deals.
| Chain | Cheapest burger | Price |
|---|---|---|
| KFC | Snack Burger | R24.90 |
| Hungry Lion | Munch Burger | R24.90 |
| McDonald’s | Hamburger | R26.90 |
| Burger King | Hamburger | R29.90 |
| Pedros | Sprinkle Chicken Burger | R29.99 |
| Chicken Licken | S’Dumo Burger | R32.00 |
| Steers | Phanda Rave Burger (with small chips) | R34.90 |
| Wimpy | Quick Bite Wimpy Burger | R49.90 |
| Nando’s | Pulled Chicken Burger with Cheese | R61.00 |
| RocoMamas | Old Skool Burger | R79.00 |
| Spur | Original Spur Burger | R86.90 |
The list splits into two groups. The counter-service chains (KFC, Hungry Lion, McDonald’s, Burger King, Pedros and Chicken Licken) all start below R35. The sit-down chains start much higher: Wimpy at R49.90, RocoMamas at R79 and Spur at R86.90. At those three you are paying for a table and a restaurant-style burger as well, so the R62 gap between the cheapest KFC burger and the cheapest Spur burger isn’t really a like-for-like comparison.
Signature burgers, side by side
Most people aren’t after the cheapest item on the menu. They want the burger each chain is known for. Here is what those cost.
| Chain | Signature burger | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hungry Lion | Big Boss | R39.90 |
| Chicken Licken | Big John Burger | R47.00 |
| KFC | New Zinger | R52.90 |
| Burger King | WHOPPER® | R69.90 |
| McDonald’s | Big Mac® | R72.90 |
| Wimpy | Wimpy Burger | R79.90 |
| Steers | Original King Steer Burger | R84.90 |
| Spur | Original Spur Burger | R86.90 |
| RocoMamas | Rockstar Burger | R109.00 |
The chicken chains win on price here too: a Zinger costs R20 less than a Big Mac®. Among the beef chains, the WHOPPER® and the Big Mac® are only R3 apart, which is why our Burger King vs McDonald’s comparison calls the signature burger a draw. If you want two patties, though, Burger King’s Big King® (R59.90) is R13 cheaper than the Big Mac®.
Five ways to pay less for a burger
- Buy your Steers burger on a Wednesday. Wacky Wednesday brings the Original Burger down to about R35 each when you buy two. The rest of the week the same burger costs R54.90. Details are on our Wacky Wednesday page.
- Check the Phanda range before ordering a standard Steers burger. The Phanda Rave Burger costs R34.90 and comes with small chips. A plain Steers Burger with no chips is R54.90.
- Look at the McDonald’s value meals. The Cheeseburger Meal is currently listed at R39.90, only R9 more than the Cheeseburger on its own (R30.90).
- Go double at Burger King, not McDonald’s. A double cheeseburger costs about the same at both (R43.90 vs R44.90), but for a bigger two-patty burger, the Big King® undercuts the Big Mac® by R13.
- Order at the counter rather than on an app. In our delivery price check, KFC items cost between R6 and R40 more on Mr D than at the counter, before delivery and service fees.
Meat-free burgers
Most of the big burger chains now sell at least one burger without meat, and the prices vary more than you might expect.
| Chain | Meat-free burger | Price |
|---|---|---|
| KFC | Hash Veggie Burger | R36.90 |
| McDonald’s | Veggie Burger | R52.90 |
| Burger King | Vegan Royale | R59.90 |
| Spur | Crumbed Veggie Burger | R78.90 |
| Nando’s | Veg Burger | R79.00 |
| Steers | Veggie Burger | R79.90 |
| Wimpy | Supreme Veggie Burger | R79.90 |
KFC’s Hash Veggie is the cheapest by a long way, but it is built around a hash brown rather than a veggie patty. Burger King sells the Vegan Royale as vegan. If you eat vegan, check with the branch about egg and dairy in the buns and sauces of the others. Our KFC vegetarian menu guide also covers the meat-free sides and desserts.
Full burger menus and comparisons
For every burger each chain sells, including meals and limited-time items, go to the chain’s own page:
- KFC burger prices
- McDonald’s menu prices
- Burger King menu prices
- Steers menu prices
- Wimpy menu prices
- Spur menu prices
- RocoMamas menu prices
- Hungry Lion menu prices
- Chicken Licken menu prices
And for head-to-head comparisons of specific burgers:
- Is Burger King cheaper than McDonald’s?
- Steers or Wimpy: which makes the better burger?
- RocoMamas or Steers
- Spur vs Wimpy
- Every Whopper price in South Africa
- Big Mac meal prices by size
- RocoMamas Old Skool Burger price
Burger prices: common questions
What is the cheapest burger in South Africa?
The KFC Snack Burger and the Hungry Lion Munch Burger, both R24.90. The cheapest beef burger is the McDonald’s Hamburger at R26.90.
Is Burger King cheaper than McDonald’s?
It depends on what you order. McDonald’s is cheaper for single burgers and chicken burgers. Burger King is cheaper for two-patty burgers, fries and nuggets. We go through it item by item in our Burger King vs McDonald’s comparison.
How much is a Big Mac in South Africa?
R72.90 for the burger on its own, as of September 2026. Meal prices depend on the size you choose; see our Big Mac meal guide.
Why is my branch’s price different?
Most of these chains are franchised, and franchise owners have some freedom to set their own prices. The prices on this page are the standard menu prices published by each brand. Delivery apps such as Mr D and Uber Eats usually charge more again.