Big Mac price today
We checked 77 restaurant menus on 12 October 2026. The median Big Mac was £6.29 on delivery apps, which puts the restaurant price at about £5.49 — exactly the same as the Quarter Pounder with Cheese, and £3.23 more than a Cheeseburger.
Big Mac and alternatives
| Menu item | In restaurant (est.) | Delivery apps | Restaurant range (est.) | kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Mac | ≈ £5.49 | £6.29 (+15%) | £5.05 – £6.62 | 509 |
| Big Mac Meal (medium) | ≈ £7.24 | £8.29 (+15%) | £6.45 – £8.28 | — |
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese | ≈ £5.49 | £6.29 (+15%) | £5.05 – £6.62 | 514 |
| Double Cheeseburger | ≈ £3.13 | £3.59 (+15%) | £2.78 – £4.88 | 452 |
| Big Arch | ≈ £8.72 | £9.99 (+15%) | £8.37 – £9.59 | 1,057 |
| Cheeseburger | ≈ £2.26 | £2.59 (+15%) | £1.91 – £3.92 | 303 |
Big Mac price by town
Portsmouth had the cheapest Big Mac in our sample (£5.18) and York the dearest (£6.62).
Big Mac price by city
| # | City | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portsmouth | £5.18 |
| 2 | Cardiff | £5.23 |
| 3 | Reading | £5.27 |
| 4 | Brighton & Hove | £5.27 |
| 5 | Glasgow | £5.32 |
| 6 | Bristol | £5.36 |
| 7 | Aberdeen | £5.36 |
| 8 | Sheffield | £5.36 |
| 9 | Birmingham | £5.40 |
| 10 | Dundee | £5.40 |
| 11 | Stoke-on-Trent | £5.40 |
| 12 | Bournemouth | £5.40 |
| 13 | Nottingham | £5.40 |
| 14 | Bradford | £5.40 |
| 15 | Luton | £5.45 |
| 16 | Swansea | £5.49 |
| 17 | Cambridge | £5.49 |
| 18 | Oxford | £5.49 |
| 19 | London | £5.49 |
| 20 | Liverpool | £5.53 |
| 21 | Coventry | £5.58 |
| 22 | Edinburgh | £5.66 |
| 23 | Plymouth | £5.66 |
| 24 | Manchester | £5.66 |
| 25 | Hull | £5.71 |
| 26 | Norwich | £5.71 |
| 27 | Newcastle upon Tyne | £5.75 |
| 28 | Middlesbrough | £5.75 |
| 29 | Leeds | £5.75 |
| 30 | Southampton | £5.75 |
| 31 | Derby | £5.88 |
| 32 | Belfast | £5.97 |
| 33 | Leicester | £5.97 |
| 34 | Sunderland | £6.01 |
| 35 | Exeter | £6.06 |
| 36 | York | £6.62 |
Is the Big Mac Meal worth it?
A medium meal adds £1.75 to the burger. Medium fries and a medium Coca-Cola bought separately would add £4.91, so the meal saves you £3.16. If you would only drink water, skip the meal and add fries on their own (£2.52).
Big Mac price history
The Economist has tracked the in-restaurant price of a Big Mac in Britain since 2000. It cost £1.90 then, stayed under £2 until 2008, crossed £3 in 2017 and £4 in 2023. Its latest reading is £5.49.
Actual Big Mac price 2000 price carried forward by restaurant inflation · hover a year for values
All years, with the yearly change and restaurant inflation: McDonald's UK price history.
What's in a UK Big Mac?
Two beef patties, a slice of cheese, shredded lettuce, onions, pickles and Big Mac sauce in a three-part sesame bun. McDonald's UK lists these allergens: Gluten (wheat), Milk, Egg, Mustard, Sesame.
Big Mac nutrition
Big Mac nutrition information
| Per portion | Amount | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 2,127 kJ / 509 kcal | 25% |
| Fat | 25 g | 36% |
| of which saturates | 9.6 g | 48% |
| Carbohydrate | 41 g | 16% |
| of which sugars | 8.1 g | 9% |
| Fibre | 3.4 g | — |
| Protein | 27 g | 54% |
| Salt | 2 g | 33% |
Contains: Gluten (wheat), Milk, Egg, Mustard, Sesame. Recipes and suppliers can change — always check the allergen information in the restaurant or the McDonald's app if you have an allergy.
How to get a Big Mac for less
- Order at the counter, kiosk or in the McDonald's app — the restaurant price is lower than the delivery price.
- A Big Mac costs 6,500 MyMcDonald's Rewards points, about 0.08p per point at the restaurant price. Our rewards calculator compares it with other rewards.
- If you want the protein rather than the sauce, a Double Cheeseburger (£3.13, 27 g protein) is far cheaper.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Big Mac in the UK in 2026?
About £5.49 in the restaurant — the price The Economist's Big Mac Index recorded in July 2026. On delivery apps the median was £6.29 on 12 October 2026.
How much is a Big Mac Meal?
A medium Big Mac Meal (with medium fries and a medium drink) was £7.24 at the median restaurant; a large meal adds about £0.78 more.
How many calories are in a Big Mac?
A UK Big Mac has 509 kcal, 27 g of protein, 25 g of fat and 2 g of salt, according to McDonald's UK.
How much was a Big Mac in 2000?
About £1.90 in a UK restaurant, according to The Economist's Big Mac Index — so the price has risen +188.9% since then.
Where is the Big Mac cheapest?
In our sample, Portsmouth (£5.18). The dearest was York (£6.62).