Starbucks vs Tim Hortons: Menu Prices Compared (2026)

Updated October 15, 2026 4 items matched

The short answer

Tim Hortons is the cheaper of the two. Of the 4 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Tim Hortons is cheaper on 4 of them, by an average of $1.51 per item.

Typical menu price: Starbucks $5.45 · Tim Hortons $3.29

Matched Items, Side by Side

The same item on both menus, priced against each other. Where names differ, we matched the closest equivalent — Starbucks's wording first.

Item	Starbucks	Tim Hortons	Difference
Iced Matcha Lattevs Iced Latte (Medium)	$5.95	$4.19	$1.76 cheaper at Tim Hortons
Iced Caffè Lattevs Iced Latte (Medium)	$5.65	$4.19	$1.46 cheaper at Tim Hortons
Cappuccinovs Cappuccino (Medium)	$5.25	$4.19	$1.06 cheaper at Tim Hortons
Iced Coffeevs Iced Coffee (Medium)	$4.25	$2.49	$1.76 cheaper at Tim Hortons

Make Starbucks and Tim Hortons at Home

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Starbucks vs Tim Hortons at a Glance

	Starbucks	Tim Hortons
Typical menu price	$5.45	$3.29
Average menu price	$4.89	$3.66
Cheapest item	Plain Bagel — $2.95	Chocolate Dip Donut — $1.59
Most expensive item	Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich — $6.45	Timbits (40 pack) — $8.99
Items priced	43	37
Menu sections	5	6
Price range	$$	$
Founded	1971	1964
Headquarters	Seattle, Washington	Toronto, Ontario
Locations	More than 16,000 stores across the United States	About 600 U.S. locations, concentrated in Michigan, Ohio and New York

Which One Should You Order From?

Tim Hortons has the lower typical menu price of the two — $3.29 against $5.45 — but a typical price only tells you where the middle of the menu sits. At the value end, Tim Hortons gets you in cheaper at $1.59.

Starbucks is strongest on Caffè Latte, Caramel Macchiato, Pike Place Roast; Tim Hortons on Original Blend Coffee, Iced Capp, Timbits (10 pack). Neither chain's app prices match the counter, and both discount heavily through their loyalty programmes, so the deals below usually matter more than the few cents between the two menus.

Deals Worth Knowing at Both

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.

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.

About these prices: menu prices are set by individual franchise owners and change without notice. The figures on this page are researched estimates for 2026 and are provided for reference only. Confirm the current price with the restaurant before ordering. Menu Price Book is not affiliated with this chain.

Starbucks vs Tim Hortons — FAQ

Is Starbucks cheaper than Tim Hortons in 2026?

Tim Hortons is cheaper on most matched items — 4 of 4. Across the whole menu Tim Hortons is the lower-priced of the two, at $3.29 for a typical item against $5.45 at Starbucks.

What is the price difference between Starbucks and Tim Hortons?

On matched items the average difference is $1.51, or about 25% overall. Starbucks averages $4.89 across 42 priced items; Tim Hortons averages $3.66 across 37.

Which has the cheaper entry price, Starbucks or Tim Hortons?

Starbucks starts at $2.95 (Plain Bagel) 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.