Meal Replacement Drink Costs
Analysis of 8,397 eBay listings for meal replacement drinks.
What you'll usually pay
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👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in Slim Fast brands (-23%) and smoothie types (-15%). Coffee flavors and types command a significant premium, with coffee flavors costing 75% more than the market median.
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Price by flavor
Why? Prices range from Strawberry at 46.52 to Coffee at 82.05.
Price by type
Why? Smoothies are the cheapest at 39.99 while Coffee types reach 67.59.
Price by brand
Why? Slim Fast is the most affordable at 36.11 compared to Plexus at 64.99.
Price by formulation
Why? Liquid forms are lowest at 41.39 while Gels are highest at 60.74.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a new meal replacement drink?
The median price for new listings is 49.99.
Which brand offers the lowest median price?
Slim Fast has the lowest median price at 36.11.
How does the price of powder formulations compare to liquids?
Powder formulations have a median price of 49.89, while liquid formulations are lower at 41.39.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $20–$145, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 8, 2026.