Last checked: 9 November 2026. Prices are in Australian dollars.
The Loose Change Menu is McDonald's Australia's range of cheap single items, from a 50c soft serve to a $4 Sausage McMuffin. Below is the current price list, when each item is available, the rules, and how the prices have changed since the menu launched.
Loose Change Menu prices (2026)
These are the prices McDonald's Australia announced when it relaunched its value range on 1 July 2026 (McDonald's Australia).
| Item | Price | When you can get it |
|---|---|---|
 Soft Serve Cone | $0.50 Official | Store hours |
 Frozen drink (small) | from $1 Official | Store hours |
 Hamburger | $2.50 Official | 10:30am – midnight |
 Apple Pie | $2.50 Official | 10:30am – midnight |
 Ham & Cheese Pocket | $2.50 Official | 4am – 11:30am |
 Chicken 'n' Cheese | $4.00 Official | 10:30am – midnight |
 Sausage McMuffin | $4.00 Official | 4am – 11:30am |
McDonald's official Loose Change page also lists McPops (available 12:01am to 11:59pm), but its 2026 announcement doesn't give a price for them, so we don't show one. The frozen drinks on the menu are Frozen Coke, Frozen Coke Zero Sugar and several Frozen Fanta flavours; the $1 price is for a small, and bigger sizes cost more (McDonald's Australia – Loose Change Menu).
Loose Change Menu rules
According to McDonald's own page:
- It is available at participating restaurants, and the page says "for a limited time".
- It is not available on McDelivery (Uber Eats, DoorDash etc.).
- Items can't be changed, discounted further or used as part of a meal or bundle.
- Extra charges apply if you add ingredients or change an item.
- Breakfast items run 4am to 11:30am; the other items start at 10:30am.
- Some items are listed as available 24/7 at participating stores, but McDonald's doesn't say which.
You can order in the restaurant or in the MyMacca's app.
How Loose Change prices have changed
The menu launched in 2024. This table compares the prices in McDonald's launch announcement (20 November 2024) with the 2026 prices above (McDonald's Australia – launch).
| Item | At launch (Nov 2024) | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Soft Serve Cone | $0.50 | $0.50 |
| Small frozen drink | $1 | from $1 |
| Hamburger | $2 | $2.50 |
| Pie / Apple Pie | $2 | $2.50 |
| Ham & Cheese Pocket | $2.50 | $2.50 |
| Chicken 'n' Cheese | $3.50 | $4.00 |
| Sausage McMuffin | $4 | $4 |
| McPops | $2 | not listed |
In July 2025 McDonald's promised to hold prices on the McSmart Meal and the Loose Change Menu for 12 months (McDonald's Australia). That promise ran to 30 June 2026, and the relaunched value range started on 1 July 2026 at the prices above. The Hamburger, Apple Pie and Chicken 'n' Cheese now cost more than at launch, while the soft serve, frozen drink and Sausage McMuffin prices are the same.
What's the best value on the Loose Change Menu?
- Cheapest treat: the 50c Soft Serve Cone. McDonald's has said four cones cost $2 in total.
- Cheapest drink: a small frozen drink from $1.
- Cheapest hot item: a Hamburger or Apple Pie at $2.50.
- Best breakfast: the Sausage McMuffin at $4, or a Ham & Cheese Pocket at $2.50.
For a full meal, see the McSmart range on our McDonald's menu prices page. For breakfast hours see the McDonald's breakfast menu, and for drinks see the McDonald's drinks menu.
FAQ
What is on the Maccas Loose Change Menu?
In 2026: Soft Serve Cone (50c), small frozen drinks (from $1), Hamburger ($2.50), Apple Pie ($2.50), Ham & Cheese Pocket ($2.50), Chicken 'n' Cheese ($4) and Sausage McMuffin ($4).
Is the Loose Change Menu on Uber Eats or DoorDash?
No. McDonald's says it excludes McDelivery.
What time is the Loose Change Menu available?
Most items are available from 10:30am to midnight. The breakfast items, the Ham & Cheese Pocket and Sausage McMuffin, are available from 4am to 11:30am.
Can I add extras or make it a meal?
No. Items can't be changed, discounted further or added to a meal or bundle. Any extra ingredients cost extra.
Has the Loose Change Menu changed in price?
Yes. The Hamburger, Apple Pie and Chicken 'n' Cheese cost more than at the 2024 launch. The soft serve, small frozen drink and Sausage McMuffin are unchanged.
Is it available at every Maccas?
It is at participating restaurants, so ask at your local store or check the MyMacca's app.
Prices are from McDonald's Australia announcements. McDonald's is a trademark of McDonald's Corporation; this site is not affiliated with McDonald's.
Sources - McDonald's Australia – Loose Change Menu: https://www.mcdonalds.com/au/en-au/menu/loose-change-menu.html - McDonald's Australia – McSmart range and Loose Change prices (July 2026): https://www.mcdonalds.com/au/en-au/newsroom/article/maccas-introduces-new-mcsmart-range-with-more-choice-from--6-95.html - McDonald's Australia – Loose Change Menu launch (20 Nov 2024): https://www.mcdonalds.com/au/en-au/newsroom/article/omg-maccas-new-loose-change-menu-here.html - McDonald's Australia – 12-month price promise (3 Jul 2025): https://www.mcdonalds.com/au/en-au/newsroom/article/mcdonalds-australia-ceo-kicks-year-value-12-month-price-promise-mcsmart-meal-and-loose.html
