Dunkin' vs Starbucks: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Dunkin' is the cheaper of the two. Of the 6 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Dunkin' is cheaper on 5 of them, by an average of $0.72 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.
Starbucks
- Brewed Pike Place at $3.25 with a free in-store refill for Rewards members is by a wide margin the cheapest way to sit in a Starbucks.
- Bringing a personal cup takes $0.10 off and earns 25 bonus Stars — small, but it stacks on every visit.
- Ordering a Venti instead of a Tall adds 8 ounces for roughly $1.20; on iced drinks that is the largest jump in liquid-per-dollar on the menu.
Dunkin' vs Starbucks — FAQ
Is Dunkin' cheaper than Starbucks in 2026?
Dunkin' is cheaper on most matched items — 5 of 6. Across the whole menu Dunkin' is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.49 for a typical item against $5.45 at Starbucks.
What is the price difference between Dunkin' and Starbucks?
On matched items the average difference is $0.72, or about 2% overall. Dunkin' averages $5.00 across 42 priced items; Starbucks averages $4.89 across 42.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Dunkin' or Starbucks?
Dunkin' starts at $1.79 (Donut (each)) and Starbucks at $2.95 (Plain Bagel).
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.