Living longer costs a little more than before.
You may have heard that everything is more expensive these days and that even the cheap, greasy late-night snacks of the past aren't immune.
The big names in fast food from Burger King (QSR) to McDonald's (DCM) We've all seen prices rise and menu dollars decline despite efforts to re-engage low-income consumers through promotions and special value items.
We compare Taco Bell's mid-2024 prices (Hmm) with archived 2019 prices available at fastfoodmenuprices.com and found that while the increases were less notable than its competitors, some of its most popular items will cost significantly more at checkout.
Watch the video above to see how “rapid inflation” affected the prices of the Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, the Crunchwrap Supreme, and more.
Related: How much have fast food prices increased since 2020? Price hikes at 6 popular chains
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Fast food prices have increased on average more than 70% since the end of 2019.
And, when it comes to pricing, Taco Bell isn't all that original compared to its competitors.
We take a look at the mid-2024 prices for their most popular menu items and compare them to the 2019 prices available on fastfoodmenuprices.com.
The meaty 5-layer burritos jumped from $1.69 to $3.69.
The $3.29 Bellegrande Nachos are now $5.89.
Crunchwrap Supremes went from $3.49 to $5.29.
And both the $1 Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito and the $1 Spicy Potato Soft Taco went up to $1.19.
Sure, 19 cents doesn't seem like much compared to other price increases…
But it's another sign: the dollar menu is a thing of the past.
More on food inflation:
- McDonald's cheeseburgers have tripled in price
- What Burger King will cost in 2024
- Yes, there are fewer chips in the bag: Shrinkflation, explained
- Don't expect food prices to return to pre-pandemic levels
