How much is a big mac at mcdonalds

The cost of a Big Mac has become more than just how much your favorite burger at McDonald’s costs and transcended to a whole economic theory.

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While you can’t get a degree in Burgernomics, you can see the difference when looking at menu prices across the country. The average Big Mac costs $3.99. If you make it a value meal it will set you back $5.99.

But how much you pay will vary dramatically based on where you live. Keep reading to see the priciest (and cheapest!) places to get your Big Mac- and how we determined this.

Where Big Macs Are Most Expensive

McDonald’s isn’t quite so cheap in the above states. A Big Mac- not counting fries or a drink- costs over $4.65 in all of them. Notoriously pricy Hawaii goes as high as $5.31.

Where Big Macs Are The Cheapest

In the 12 states above, a Big Mac for $4.07 or less. Mississippi is the cheapest with the trademark burger only coming to $3.91. In general, the Midwest is a pretty cheap place to visit Mickey D’s.

How We Determined This — And What It Means

This one was fairly simple. Our data on Big Mac prices comes from FastFoodMenuPrices.com.

From there, we found the average Big Mac price in each state- identifying the most (and least) expensive states. We opted to only include the Big Mac, and not the meal price.

Since states are big and offer a diverse range of cost of livings, this price may not reflect the price you see at the drive-thru.

For example, densely populated areas often have higher prices, an eater in a rural city may see a lower price.

So, if you’re looking to buy a Big Mac, you should get the price from the menu board near you. However, if you’re interested to see a tastier than usual look at cost of living (and relative wages) this is a pretty good big picture breakdown.

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The UK store we visited is in Leicester Square, London. At lunch time mid-week in a busy leisure area, the restaurant was fairly quiet.

McDonald's in Leicester Square, London.Abby Wallace/Insider.

We also visited a McDonald's outlet in Marine Cove, Singapore. Located in a public park and beach, it's one of the largest in the city-state.

McDonald's at Marine Cove, Singapore.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

Ordering was very straightforward. At most UK McDonald's, in-store ordering is done through a large touch-screen kiosk. With the exception of the staple items, McDonald's menus in the UK and Singapore were quite different. We purchased a few to compare who's paying more and which country's items are value for money.

The ordering kiosks at McDonald's in London, UK.Abby Wallace/Insider.

In Singapore, self-service kiosks were located right outside the outlet. It looked similar to the kiosks in the UK.

Self-service counter at McDonald's Marine Cove.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

After ordering a meal at a UK McDonald's, the food can be picked up from a collection desk, usually in just a few minutes.

The ordering kiosks at McDonald's in London, UK.Abby Wallace/Insider.

In Singapore, orders are collected from the main counter, where the cashiers are. Much of the space in this Singapore McDonald's outlet is dedicated to a McCafe that serves everything from coffees to pastries.

McCafe at McDonald's Marine Cove.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

This UK restaurant had two floors of seating areas. There's also the option to eat at an informal bench-style seating area.

Inside a McDonald's restaurant in London, UK.Abby Wallace/Insider.

This Singapore McDonald's outlet has an outdoor and indoor seating area (pictured below).

Dining area at McDonald's Marine Cove.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

At £4.09, or around $4.80, a Big Mac costs more in a UK restaurant.

A Big Mac ordered at McDonald's in London, UK.Abby Wallace/Insider.

A Big Mac is more value for money in Singapore — while it costs only 5.75 Singapore dollars, or $4.10, the patties look much more substantial than the UK's version.

Big Mac in Singapore.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

A portion of McNuggets was also more expensive. A pack of six costs £4.09 in the UK, the same price as a Big Mac.

Six McNuggets ordered at McDonald's in London, UK.Abby Wallace/Insider.

Meanwhile, a six-piece pack of nuggets in Singapore cost only SG$4.60, or $3.30.

Singapore 6-piece nuggets at McDonald's.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

A cheeseburger ordered at McDonald's in London, UK.Abby Wallace/Insider.

But in Singapore, the cheeseburger was more expensive, at SG$3.65, or $2.60.

McDonald's cheeseburger in Singapore.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

There is some difference in items across both food menus. There are currently no meat-free options on Singapore's menu, unlike in the UK, which introduced the McPlant in 2021. The burger has vegan cheese and sauce, while the plant-based patty is cooked separately from other McDonald's burgers, according to McDonald's. A large McPlant meal with fries cost £4.35, or $5.15.

The McPlant burger at McDonald's in London, UK.Abby Wallace/Insider.

Singapore's McSpicy is one of the most iconic items on the local menu. The burger is made out of a spicy chicken thigh, lettuce, and mayonnaise. A single patty meal with a medium-sized drink and medium-sized fries costs SG$8.60, or $6.15. A double patty version is also available, with a meal costing SG$1.20, or $0.85 more.

Double McSpicy.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

The largest UK drink is 500 milliliters.

A large drink ordered at a McDonald's restaurant in London, UK.Abby Wallace/Insider.

In Singapore, a large drink is around 30 ounces, or 890 milliliters.

Large drink vs an iPhone 12.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

Singapore had better variation in desserts. In the UK, McFlurries dominate the dessert menu, which also includes cookies, brownies, and different flavored milkshakes. A McFlurry alone cost £1.59, or $1.89.

A McFlurry at McDonald's in London, UK.Abby Wallace/Insider.

Singapore has seasonal dessert items like Yubari Melon ice cream. Staples like the McFlurry are available all-year-round for SG$3.50, or $2.50 — which is more expensive than in the UK.

McFlurry in Singapore.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

A large portion of fries in the UK costs £1.39, or $1.65.

Large fries ordered at McDonald's in London, UK.Abby Wallace/Insider.

While appearing smaller in size than the UK's version, a pack of large-sized fries in Singapore costs SG$4.20, or $3 —almost double than what it costs in the UK.

Singapore large fries.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

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How much is a Big Mac 2022?

In Feb 2022, A Big Mac costs AU$7.15 in Australia (from $6.48 in 2021) and US$5.81 in the United States (from US$5.66 in 2021). The implied exchange rate during Feb 2022 would be 1.11.

How much is a Big Mac right now?

Although the prices vary depending on where you are located, the average Big Mac is about $3.99 for the burger and $5.69 for the meal, which comes with medium French fries, and a medium soft drink.

How much are Big Macs Georgia?

The state with the most expensive Big Mac is Hawaii, where the burger costs $5.31. The state with the cheapest Big Mac is Mississippi, where it costs only $3.91. ... How Much A Big Mac Costs In Every State..

How much is a Big Mac in UK?

The UK is in mid-table when it comes to Big Mac prices in the world, according to the latest index to track the cost of McDonald's flagship burger. The average cost of a Big Mac in the UK in 2022 is £3.61, placing us in 28th place out of 73 countries in the annual Big Max Index.