Short Hot Chocolate costs R38.30 at McDonald's in South Africa, as last recorded on 28 Oct 2026.
Based on the latest tracked prices, the Short Hot Chocolate from McDonald's costs R38.30 in South Africa (November 2026). That's about 7% above the typical McDonald's drink item — the 4th-most-expensive of 9 we track. It's available at around 250 McDonald's locations across South Africa. Prices are sourced from delivery platforms and refreshed regularly. See how it stacks up across other chains, and track its price for free, on MenuPriceToday.
How this compares in Drinks
9 items tracked| This item | R38.30 |
| Drinks median | R35.90 |
| Cheapest — Short Filter Coffee with Milk | R28.70 |
| Most expensive — Tall Latte | R41.90 |
| vs Drinks median | +7% |
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Prices last updated 28 Oct 2026.
Similar McDonald's items by price
- Short LatteR38.30
- Sml Chocolate ShakeR38.30
- Sml Strawberry ShakeR38.30
- Sml Vanilla ShakeR38.30
Sources & method
Prices come from delivery-platform menus (mainly Uber Eats in South Africa) and are refreshed about weekly. They are indicative: delivery-platform prices can differ from in-store prices, and each item shows the date it was last recorded. See the methodology and the editorial policy.
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