Dunkin' vs Starbucks: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Dunkin' is the cheaper of the two. Of the 12 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Dunkin' is cheaper on 10 of them, by an average of $0.67 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 — 10 of 12. 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 $0.67, 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.