Dunkin' vs Jack in the Box: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Jack in the Box is the cheaper of the two. Of the 6 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Jack in the Box is cheaper on 3 of them, by an average of $1.13 per item.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
Dunkin'
- The $5 and $6 Meal Deals bundle a hot breakfast item with a medium coffee for roughly the price of the coffee plus a dollar.
- A dozen donuts at $14.99 is $1.25 each against $1.79 bought singly — the box is worth it from about seven donuts onwards.
- A Wake-Up Wrap at $2.79 is the cheapest hot breakfast at any national chain and pairs with the $5 Meal Deal.
Jack in the Box
- Two tacos for $1.79 is the cheapest hot food at any major chain, and they are available 24 hours a day.
- The Munchie Meal at $12.49 bundles an entree, two sides, two tacos and a drink — roughly $5 less than buying the same items separately.
- Breakfast is served all day, so a $3.29 Breakfast Jack works as a cheap dinner.
Dunkin' vs Jack in the Box — FAQ
Is Dunkin' cheaper than Jack in the Box in 2026?
Jack in the Box is cheaper on most matched items — 3 of 6. Across the whole menu Dunkin' is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.49 for a typical item against $4.99 at Jack in the Box.
What is the price difference between Dunkin' and Jack in the Box?
On matched items the average difference is $1.13, or about 1% overall. Dunkin' averages $5.00 across 42 priced items; Jack in the Box averages $4.94 across 44.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Dunkin' or Jack in the Box?
Dunkin' starts at $1.79 (Donut (each)) and Jack in the Box at $1.79 (Two Tacos).
Are these prices the same at every location?
No. Both chains let franchise owners set prices, so figures move by a dollar or more between markets and run highest at airport, stadium and highway locations. Treat these as the typical U.S. price, not a quote.