McDonald’s $5 Value Meal Is Here! How Much Will It Really Save You?

Recent McDonald's deals have received plenty of backlash from price-conscious consumers. To meet customer's demand for lower priced meals, McDonald's launched their $5 Value Meal for a limited time (word is the meal will only be around for a month).

With fast-food prices continuing to hover at record levels, many fans have called McD's out for some of their prices such as the $18 Big Mac combo that has gone viral on social media. Then there's the new McDonald's Grandma McFlurry that arrived on Tuesday, May 21 with a hefty price tag of $4 in most locations.

So, how much actual value will you see with this $5 Value Meal deal? Here's the scoop on what you actually get:

• McChicken or McDouble

• One 4-piece nuggets

• One small fries

• One small drink

And we'll break down what you save.

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Prices may vary.

McDonald's $5 Value Meal Breakdown — Save 36% - 59% compared to full price.

The $5 value meal is hitting menu boards at several major fast food chains. At all chains it typically includes a sandwich, chicken nuggets, fries, and a drink. Sold separately, you're looking at close to a $10 meal. Depending on your location, these $5 value meals can save you 50%.

On average, you'd spend $9.28 for this meal at McDonald's with regular prices across the U.S. — at $5, you're saving an average of $4.28 or 46%.

Here's what's included in the $5 Value Meal and the average regular price.

• One McChicken (avg. $2.93) or McDouble (avg. $3.36)

• One 4-piece nuggets (reg $2.73)

• One small fries (reg $2.51)

• One small drink (reg $1.47)

Bottom line: Grab the $5 Value Meal while it lasts.

Regardless of how much the new McD's $5 value meal saves you — $2 or $8 — it's still a savings. Grab yours while it's available because, according to reports, it'll only be around for a month. Then it'll be right back to higher prices at the Golden Arches.

To see how much you'll save with the new $5 Value Meal at McDonald's we compared the value meal price with regular prices at eight metropolitan locations, plus Washington, D.C.

You save 59% in Seattle, Washington (reg. $12.26).

• One McChicken (reg $3.99) or McDouble (reg $3.99)

• One 4-piece nuggets (reg $3.79)

• One small fries (reg $3.09)

• One small drink (reg $1.39)

You save 54% in Los Angeles, CA (reg. $10.86).

• One McChicken (reg $3.59) or McDouble (reg $3.59)

• One 4-piece nuggets (reg $2.89)

• One small fries (reg $2.89)

• One small drink (reg $1.49)

You save 53% in New York City, NY (reg. $10.67).

• One McChicken (reg $3.89) or McDouble (reg $3.19)

• One 4-piece nuggets (reg $2.99)

• One small fries (reg $2.99)

• One small drink (reg $1.50)

You save 51% in Washington, DC (reg. $9.76).

• One McChicken (reg $2.99) or McDouble (reg $3.49)

• One 4-piece nuggets (reg $2.39)

• One small fries (reg $2.89)

• One small drink (reg $1.49)

You save 48% in Detroit, MI (reg. $9.46).

• One McChicken (reg $2.89) or McDouble (reg $2.99)

• One 4-piece nuggets (reg $2.69)

• One small fries (reg $2.39)

• One small drink (reg $1.49)

You save 47% in Naples, FL (reg. $8.76).

• One McChicken (reg $2.29) or McDouble (reg $2.99)

• One 4-piece nuggets (reg $2.69)

• One small fries (reg $2.19)

• One small drink (reg $1.59)

You save 47% in Chicago, IL (reg. $8.56).

• One McChicken (reg $2.89) or McDouble (reg $3.69)

• One 4-piece nuggets (reg $1.99)

• One small fries (reg $2.49)

• One small drink (reg $1.19)

You save 44% in in Boise, ID (reg. $8.46).

McDonald's regular prices are as follows:

• One McChicken (reg $2.39) or McDouble (reg $2.79)

• One 4-piece nuggets (reg $2.29)

• One small fries (reg $2.39)

• One small drink (reg $1.39)

You save 36% in Houston, TX (reg. $6.96).

• One McChicken (reg $1.49) or McDouble (reg $2.29)

• One 4-piece nuggets (reg $2.19)

• One small fries (reg $1.89)

• One small drink (reg $1.39)

Here are the locations where we got our prices:

• 180W Adams, Boise, ID

• 203 N Lasalle St, Chicago, IL

• 1000 Mack Ave, Detroit, MI

• 1510 Studemont Houston, TX

• 690 Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA

• 2886 E Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL

• 401 Park Ave South, New York City, NY

• 140 4th Ave, N, Suite 130, Seattle, WA

• 555 13th St NW, Washington, D.C.