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No More $6.95? Macca’s Changes Its ‘Cost-of-Living Meal’

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McDonald’s Australia is putting up the price of its cheap McSmart meal from $6.95 to $7.95. The change starts on 1 July 2026. A $6.95 deal will still be around, but only if you order through the MyMacca’s app.

Key Facts

  • McSmart meal: Up from $6.95 to $7.95 from 1 July 2026.
  • McSmart Saver: $6.95, app only.
  • What’s in the Saver: A hamburger, small fries, a small soft drink and 3 Chicken McNuggets.
  • New range: Macca’s says it now has a three-level McSmart value range.

What Is Changing?

The McSmart meal was brought in to help people with the rising cost of living. Many people called it the “cost-of-living meal”. Now it will cost one dollar more when you order at the counter, the drive-thru or a kiosk.

How to Still Pay $6.95

You can still get a $6.95 meal called the McSmart Saver. But you have to order it in the MyMacca’s app. It comes with a hamburger, small fries, a small drink and three nuggets.

Why People Are Upset

Food, rent and power prices have gone up a lot. Many people say a cheap meal helped them get by. Some customers also do not like that the best deal is only in the app.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the McSmart meal now?

$7.95 from 1 July 2026.

Can I still get a $6.95 meal?

Yes, the McSmart Saver, but only in the MyMacca’s app.

What comes in the McSmart Saver?

A hamburger, small fries, a small soft drink and 3 Chicken McNuggets.

Conclusion

The cheap meal is not gone, but it now costs more at the counter. If you want the lowest price, use the app.

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