McDonald’s is a worldwide company with locations all across the globe (121 countries and territories to be exact). Every country has its own customs and cultures that McDonald’s recognizes and respects. Menu items vary country to country, but their signature item, the Big Mac, is available across the board.
To understand how the price compares around the world, the currencies were converted to represent the U.S dollar amount. These prices come from The Economist’s Big Mac Index, a unique look into the value of currencies around the world.
The average price for a Big Mac in the United States is listed first, followed by the most expensive to the cheapest. ****
United States
Switzerland
Norway – $5.51
Norway
Brazil – $4.78
Canada – $4.60
Brazil
Australia – $4.30
Canada
New Zealand – $4.22
United Kingdom – $3.94
Australia
South Korea – $3.86
New Zealand
Pakistan – $3.58
United Kingdom
Japan – $3.47
China – $2.79
South Korea
Egypt – $2.59
Pakistan
Hong Kong – $2.48
Japan
India – $2.41
China
Mexico – $2.37
Indonesia – $2.36
Egypt
South Africa – $2.10
Hong Kong
Russia – $2.05
Malaysia – $1.99
India
Ukraine – $1.57
Mexico
Looking at the varying prices of the Big Mac around the world gives us a little insight into the world’s economy. The world and economy are forever changing. Likewise, the Big Mac price will never be universal or constant.
Indonesia
South Africa
Russia
Malaysia
Ukraine
Looking at the varying prices of the Big Mac around the world gives us a little insight into the world’s economy. The world and economy are forever changing. Likewise, the Big Mac price will never be universal or constant.