Budget Dining Guide
Express Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Express? This budget guide lists every menu item sorted from lowest to highest price so you can find cheap eats and low-cost meal deals quickly. Prices updated June 2026.
Lowest Price
$1.10
Average Item Price
$6.66
Budget for Two
$13.32
Priced Items Tracked
174
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Express Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Express sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shrimp Roll or Egg Roll | appetizers | — | $1.10 |
| 2 | Vegetable Roll | appetizers | — | $1.10 |
| 3 | Chicken Rice or Noodle Soup | soup | — | $1.25 |
| 4 | Egg Drop Soup | soup | — | $1.25 |
| 5 | French Fries | special | — | $1.50 |
| 6 | Wonton Soup | soup | — | $1.50 |
| 7 | Bean Curd Vegetable Soup | soup | — | $1.75 |
| 8 | Hot & Sour Soup | soup | — | $1.75 |
| 9 | Wonton Egg Drop Soup | soup | — | $1.75 |
| 10 | Shrimp Toast (4) | appetizers | — | $2.25 |
| 11 | Scallion Pancake | appetizers | — | $2.50 |
| 12 | Fried Chicken Wings (4) | special | — | $2.75 |
| 13 | Fried Wonton | appetizers | — | $2.75 |
| 14 | Fried Scallops (10) | special | — | $3.00 |
| 15 | Fried Spare Ribs Tips | special | — | $3.00 |
| 16 | Vegetable Fried Rice | fried rice | — | $3.00 |
| 17 | Cold Noodle Sesame Sauce | appetizers | — | $3.25 |
| 18 | Crab Rangoon | appetizers | — | $3.25 |
| 19 | Roast Pork or Chicken Fried Rice | fried rice | — | $3.25 |
| 20 | Szechuan Wonton | appetizers | — | $3.25 |
| 21 | Vegetable | mei fun or chow fun | — | $3.25 |
| 22 | Vegetable Lo Mein | lo mein | — | $3.25 |
| 23 | Chicken, Roast Pork or Veg | chow mein | — | $3.50 |
| 24 | Chicken or Roast Pork Lo Mein | lo mein | — | $3.75 |
| 25 | Shrimp or Beef | chow mein | — | $3.75 |
| 26 | Beef or Shrimp Lo Mein | lo mein | — | $3.95 |
| 27 | Chicken with Corn Soup | soup | — | $3.95 |
| 28 | Roast Pork or Chicken | mei fun or chow fun | — | $3.95 |
| 29 | Shrimp or Beef Fried Rice | fried rice | — | $3.95 |
| 30 | Cantonese Wonton Noodle Soup | cantonese noodle soup | — | $4.00 |
Express Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Express food category to save money on your next order
soup
$2.44
9 items
special
$2.90
5 items
fried rice
$3.61
4 items
chow mein
$3.63
2 items
appetizers
$3.83
14 items
lo mein
$3.86
4 items
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Finding affordable meals at Express doesn't mean you have to sacrifice quality. Our curated low-cost menu guide helps you discover the cheapest food options, budget-friendly combo deals, and best value items available on the current menu.
Prices shown are tracked from official menu sources and updated regularly. Whether you're a student looking for cheap eats, a family dining on a budget, or simply trying to keep meal costs down, sorting by price is the fastest way to find great value at Express.
Compare Express prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Express menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Express and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.