50 Food Meals Under R50 in South Africa

South Africa’s fast food landscape is as varied and vibrant as its culture, offering a wide range of options that cater to every taste and budget. For those looking to stretch their rand, here’s a comprehensive list of 50 fast food meals from popular chains across the country, all priced under R50. This guide is perfect for students, budget-conscious individuals, or anyone looking to grab a quick, affordable bite.

KFC

1. Streetwise 2 Meal with Chips or Pap – R39.90
2. KFC Crunch Burger Box with Soda Fountain – R49.90
3. Streetwise 1 Buddy – R42.90
4. Streetwise 1 with Soda Fountain – R29.90

Steers

5. Cheesy BBQ Double Meal – R49.90
6. Cheesy BBQ Meal – R39.90
7. King Steer® Meal – R49.90
8. Steers® Cheese Meal – R39.90
9. Rave Meal – R29.90
10. 1/4 Chicken Meal – R49.90
11. Wors & Pap Meal – R49.90

Burger King

12. WHOPPER® Jr with Cheese Medium Meal – R50.90 (Slightly over, but often found on promotion)
13. Fierce WHOPPER® Jr Medium Meal – R50.90 (Promotion dependent)
14. Double Chilli Cheeseburger Small Meal – R49.90
15. Double Cheeseburger Small Meal – R49.90
16. Double WHOPPER® Jr Small Meal – R49.90
17. BK® Crunch Small Meal – R49.90
18. Cheeseburger Small Meal – R39.90
19. Burger Small Meal – R39.90
20. Chicken Burger Small Meal – R39.90

Hungry Lion

21. Hungry Lion Mix – R41.90
22. King Crunch Meal – R39.90
23. Big Bite 2 – R39.90
24. Snack Pack – R39.90
25. FOMO For One – R36.90
26. Double Take – R36.90
27. The Big One – R32.90
28. Big Value Meal – R32.90
29. Munch Meal – R44.90
30. Strips Meal – R49.90

Chicken Licken

31. Soul Square Meal™ – R50

McDonald’s

32. SA Breakfast – From R49.90
33. Sausage McMuffin® with Egg Meal – From R46.00
34. Sausage McMuffin® Meal – From R43.50
35. Egg McMuffin® Meal – From R43.50

Wimpy

36. Mzansi Brekkie – R44.90
37. Cheese Sandwich Meal – R49.90

Fishaways

38. Hake & Rice – R49.90
39. Veggie Hot Pot – R39.90

Nando’s

40. The Great Pretender Hotpot with Spicy Rice – R49.00
41. Hotpot with Spicy Rice – R49.00
42. The Great Pretender Hotpot & Casa Pap – R49.00
43. Hotpot with Casa Pap – R49.00
44. Nandinos Strips, Corn & Salad (Kids) – R45.00

Debonairs

45. Small Pizza – R29.90
46. Cheezy Jalapeño – R45.90
47. Cheezy Beef & Onion – R47.90
48. BBQ Chicken & Mushroom – R47.90
49. Sweet Chilli Chicken – R47.90

Barcelos

50. Ayoba Meal (1/4 Chicken & Regular Pap) – R41.90
51. Mini Breakfast – R44.90

This list demonstrates that you don’t have to spend a fortune to enjoy a satisfying meal in South Africa. From traditional South African flavors at Barcelos and Nando’s to international fast food chains like McDonald’s and Burger King, there are plenty of options to suit every palate and pocket. Keep an eye out for special promotions and combo deals, as many outlets frequently offer discounts that make these meals even more affordable. Happy dining!