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Philippines -

A McMeal in the Philippines costs $3.44. McDonald’s crew members earn 55 pesos, (the equivalent of $0.95) an hour.

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Malaysia -

You can get a meal for $4 at any of the 371 McDonalds in Malaysia. Prices are low, but so are wages, at $1.33 per hour for a crew member in Kuala Lumpur.

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India -

Beef is not served in Indian McDonald’s due to religious reasons. For instance, the Indian version of the Big Mac is the Maharaja Mac, which has a chicken or vegetarian patty instead. As for the average price of a meal, it’s $4.08.

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South Africa -

South Africa is one of the few countries in the African continent where you’ll find McDonald’s. Expect to pay around $4.60 for a McMeal.

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China -

With 5,903 restaurants, China has the second-highest number of McDonald's in the world. A meal at one of these restaurants comes in at $4.93.

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Japan -

Another Asian McDonald’s powerhouse, Japan boasts a whopping 2,982 McDonald's. Prices are surprisingly low, considering the country’s economy, at $5.05 for a meal.

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South Korea -

A typical meal, including a burger, fries, and a drink, costs around $5.45 in South Korea. This is the most affordable on the list in relation to the nation’s average salaries.

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Brazil -

The South American nation is the second biggest beef producer in the world. This helps keep costs low for McDonald’s, with a McMeal averaging $5.69.

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Thailand -

McDonald's prices in Thailand are also pretty affordable, at $5.80 for a meal. The country has a big street food culture, so competition is fierce.

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Peru -

There are less than 30 McDonald’s restaurants in the third-largest country in South America. A McMeal will set you back $5.86.

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Colombia -

Colombia may have affordable McMeals at an international level, but prices are quite high, considering the average wages in the country. A meal costs $6.77.

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Singapore -

Unlike the previous entry, McDonald's is quite affordable in this Asian country. Singapore salaries are pretty high, so a McMeal comes in cheap at $7.30.

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Mexico -

Mexican McDonald's is more of a premium fast-food chain, when compared to the cheaper street food alternatives. A meal costs $7.30, which is fairly expensive for the average person in the country.

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Chile -

McDonald's has 97 restaurants in the country. Like Mexico, the fast-food chain is also positioned as more of an expensive alternative, at $7.47 for a McMeal.

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New Zealand -

Since the mid-'90s, the price of a Big Mac in the country has risen faster than inflation. However, a McMeal is still relatively cheap, considering the national wages, at $8.41.

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Spain -

The nation has one of the most affordable McMeal prices in Europe, at $9.24. Production costs are also pretty low, compared to other European nations. Crew members are paid around $9 per hour.

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United Kingdom -

With 1,436 restaurants, the UK is one of McDonald’s strongholds in Europe. A meal at one of these restaurants will set you back $9.30.

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Australia -

A meal at Macca’s comes in at $9.32, which is relatively cheap, considering the country’s wages.

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United Arab Emirates -

McDonald's suffered a boycott after Israel gave out thousands of meals to its soldiers. The UAE franchise, which is owned and operated by Emirates Fast Food Company LLC, has tried to make a statement by donating to the Gaza relief effort, but the brand is still recovering from the reputational damage. A McMeal costs $9.53.

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Argentina -

Expect to pay $10 for a regular McDonald’s meal combo in Argentina. While production costs are mostly affordable, high inflation also plays a role in the pricing.

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Ireland -

The price of a McMeal in Ireland is $10.17. There are, however, affordable alternatives if one opts for items from the Eurosaver menu.

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France -

With 1,560 locations, France has more McDonald’s restaurants than any other European nation. A meal at McDo costs around $10.27.

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Austria -

Expect to pay an average of $10.27 for a McMeal in this European country, although prices vary depending on the outlet.

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Germany -

Salaries in Germany are high enough to pay for a $10.27 meal at McDonald’s. There is, however, a cheaper alternative: combos from the McSmart-Menü, which come in at around half the price.

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Belgium -

The average price of a McMeal in Belgium is similar to the one in Germany, at $10.27. And expect to pay an extra $1.04 for condiments such as ketchup or mayo.

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Canada -

McDonald’s opened its first franchise outside the US in Richmond, British Columbia, in 1967. A regular combo meal sets you back around $10.42.

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United States -

With 13,457 outlets across the nation, the home of McDonalds also has one of the highest prices for a meal, at $11. There have been some promotional meal deals over the years, the latest one in 2024 costing $5.

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Netherlands -

The Dutch pay a lot for a McDonald's meal: $12.33. Prices also vary across the country. For instance, a Big Mac Meal costs €9.75 in Rotterdam, but €15.05 in Hengelo, or Enschede.

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Denmark -

Danish McDonald's has the second-highest meal prices in Europe. Expect to pay an average of $13.35 for one.

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Switzerland -

If you thought the fast-food chain was affordable, think again. In Switzerland, an average meal at McDonald's will set you back $16.46. The country also has the most expensive Big Mac in the world, at over $8.

Sources: (Numbeo) (Love Money)

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