Big Mac price in every country
Prices are local in-restaurant prices collected by The Economist and converted at the exchange rate of the survey month. The bar shows the dollar price relative to the most expensive country.
Big Mac prices, July 2026
| # | Country | Local price | In US dollars | Change in $ vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 7.30 CHF | $9.04 | +0.6% |
| 2 | Uruguay | 359.00 UYU | $8.94 | +14.8% |
| 3 | Norway | 78.00 NOK | $8.05 | +9.7% |
| 4 | Colombia | 25,900.00 COP | $8.00 | +40.4% |
| 5 | Israel | 23.00 ILS | $7.67 | +29.1% |
| 6 | Britain | 5.49 GBP | $7.40 | +8.5% |
| 7 | Sweden | 69.00 SEK | $7.16 | −2.2% |
| 8 | Euro area | 6.19 EUR | $7.08 | +2.3% |
| 9 | Denmark | 46.00 DKK | $7.04 | +0.6% |
| 10 | Costa Rica | 3,150.00 CRC | $7.00 | +17.6% |
| 11 | Turkey | 325.00 TRY | $6.91 | +23.6% |
| 12 | Mexico | 109.00 MXN | $6.27 | +18.7% |
| 13 | Poland | 23.50 PLN | $6.22 | +7.1% |
| 14 | United States | 6.22 USD | $6.22 | +3.5% |
| 15 | Australia | 8.50 AUD | $5.95 | +14.0% |
| 16 | Argentina | 8,700.00 ARS | $5.91 | +15.2% |
| 17 | Canada | 8.17 CAD | $5.81 | +6.2% |
| 18 | Singapore | 7.45 SGD | $5.77 | +6.7% |
| 19 | Czech Republic | 115.00 CZK | $5.43 | +5.8% |
| 20 | Chile | 4,990.00 CLP | $5.41 | +16.3% |
| 21 | Lebanon | 480,000.00 LBP | $5.36 | +0.0% |
| 22 | Hungary | 1,660.00 HUF | $5.30 | +18.6% |
| 23 | Honduras | 139.00 HNL | $5.19 | +21.5% |
| 24 | United Arab Emirates | 19.00 AED | $5.17 | +0.0% |
| 25 | New Zealand | 8.80 NZD | $5.14 | +0.4% |
| 26 | Nicaragua | 187.00 NIO | $5.11 | +10.8% |
| 27 | Saudi Arabia | 19.00 SAR | $5.06 | −0.2% |
| 28 | Peru | 16.90 PEN | $4.99 | +5.3% |
| 29 | Qatar | 18.00 QAR | $4.94 | +5.8% |
| 30 | Bahrain | 1.80 BHD | $4.77 | +0.0% |
| 31 | Brazil | 23.90 BRL | $4.71 | +9.5% |
| 32 | Moldova | 80.00 MDL | $4.56 | +9.6% |
| 33 | Kuwait | 1.40 KWD | $4.52 | −1.3% |
| 34 | Venezuela | 3,267.00 VES | $4.51 | +7.1% |
| 35 | Guatemala | 34.00 GTQ | $4.46 | +10.4% |
| 36 | Azerbaijan | 7.25 AZN | $4.26 | +12.1% |
| 37 | Thailand | 135.00 THB | $4.02 | −3.6% |
| 38 | Romania | 18.35 RON | $4.01 | +3.4% |
| 39 | Oman | 1.53 OMR | $3.97 | +0.3% |
| 40 | China | 26.50 CNY | $3.91 | +10.1% |
| 41 | Pakistan | 1,080.00 PKR | $3.89 | +2.6% |
| 42 | South Korea | 5,700.00 KRW | $3.84 | −3.5% |
| 43 | Malaysia | 14.55 MYR | $3.57 | +11.9% |
| 44 | Jordan | 2.50 JOD | $3.53 | +0.0% |
| 45 | South Africa | 56.90 ZAR | $3.49 | +15.9% |
| 46 | Ukraine | 149.00 UAH | $3.34 | +5.7% |
| 47 | Hong Kong | 25.50 HKD | $3.25 | +2.2% |
| 48 | Japan | 500.00 JPY | $3.08 | −4.6% |
| 49 | Vietnam | 76,000.00 VND | $2.89 | −0.7% |
| 50 | Egypt | 145.00 EGP | $2.87 | +13.4% |
| 51 | Philippines | 169.00 PHP | $2.74 | −8.1% |
| 52 | India | 236.25 INR | $2.45 | −6.8% |
| 53 | Taiwan | 78.00 TWD | $2.42 | −9.0% |
| 54 | Indonesia | 43,000.00 IDR | $2.38 | −7.8% |
The ten most expensive countries
Switzerland ($9.04), Uruguay ($8.94), Norway ($8.05), Colombia ($8.00), Israel ($7.67), Britain ($7.40), Sweden ($7.16), Euro area ($7.08), Denmark ($7.04), Costa Rica ($7.00). Rich economies with strong currencies and high wages dominate the top of the list.
The ten cheapest countries
Indonesia ($2.38), Taiwan ($2.42), India ($2.45), Philippines ($2.74), Egypt ($2.87), Vietnam ($2.89), Japan ($3.08), Hong Kong ($3.25), Ukraine ($3.34), South Africa ($3.49). A cheap Big Mac in dollars usually reflects lower local wages and rents, or a weak currency, rather than a smaller burger.
United States vs. United Kingdom
A US Big Mac cost $6.22 in July 2026; a British one £5.49, or $7.40 at the exchange rate of the day. For today's menu prices in each country, including the price on delivery apps, see Big Mac price in the USA and Big Mac price in the UK. How the US price has changed since 2000: McDonald's price history.
About the data
All figures come from The Economist's Big Mac Index, published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. The Economist surveys prices twice a year; we show the latest survey and the one a year earlier.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Big Mac most expensive?
In Switzerland, at $9.04 (7.30 CHF) in July 2026. Uruguay ($8.94) and Norway ($8.05) follow.
Where is the Big Mac cheapest?
In Indonesia, at $2.38 — about 38% of the US price.
Is a Big Mac cheaper in the UK or the US?
Converted to dollars, the UK Big Mac (£5.49 = $7.40) is dearer than the US one ($6.22) at July 2026 exchange rates.
What is the Big Mac Index?
A light-hearted guide to whether currencies are at their "correct" level, published by The Economist since 1986: because a Big Mac is the same product everywhere, price differences in dollars hint at over- or under-valued currencies.