Dunkin' vs Tim Hortons: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Tim Hortons is the cheaper of the two. Of the 11 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Tim Hortons is cheaper on 11 of them, by an average of $0.82 per item.
Make Dunkin' and Tim Hortons at Home
Whichever of the two wins on price, cooking the favorites at home beats both. These are the sauces, mixes and kitchen tools that get closest to the real thing.
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.
Tim Hortons
- A 40-pack of Timbits at about $8.99 costs roughly 22 cents a piece, versus 30 cents in a 10-pack — the cheapest office or classroom treat on any coffee menu.
- Tims Rewards gives a free drink or baked good after a handful of visits and frequently adds bonus-point offers in the app.
- A medium Original Blend at $2.19 plus a donut costs under $4, about half of a latte and pastry at Starbucks.
Dunkin' vs Tim Hortons — FAQ
Is Dunkin' cheaper than Tim Hortons in 2026?
Tim Hortons is cheaper on most matched items — 11 of 11. Across the whole menu Tim Hortons is the lower-priced of the two, at $3.29 for a typical item against $4.49 at Dunkin'.
What is the price difference between Dunkin' and Tim Hortons?
On matched items the average difference is $0.82, or about 27% overall. Dunkin' averages $5.00 across 42 priced items; Tim Hortons averages $3.66 across 37.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Dunkin' or Tim Hortons?
Dunkin' starts at $1.79 (Donut (each)) and Tim Hortons at $1.59 (Chocolate Dip Donut).
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.