On August 20, McDonald’s announced that it will lower the cost of its popular combo meals in the US as part of an effort to make them more affordable for consumers.
Following weeks of discussions, McDonald’s and its US franchisees reached an agreement to reduce the cost of eight combo meals, pricing them 15% lower than the total cost of the individual items, according to The Wall Street Journal. With this decision, the company hopes to restore its reputation as an affordable restaurant chain.
Indeed, McDonald's is the world's most famous fast-food chain. The iconic golden arches can be found in 120 countries and territories, but the prices of menu items vary greatly across the globe. Production costs, salaries, inflation, and many other factors influence the average price of a meal at McDonald's.
In this gallery, we compare prices of a regular meal (i.e. a burger, fries, and drink, or similar) in 30 countries. The price of this McMeal is calculated based on data from the cost of living site Numbeo. All prices are in US dollars. Click through the gallery to get started.