Whether it’s fries on a rainy day, a burger after a late night out, or a McFlurry for a broken heart, McDonald’s is always there for you. It’s that familiar place with the bright red and yellow sign, offering your favorite comfort food—even when your friends cancel on you.
McDonald’s started as a small burger stand in California in 1940. Today, it’s the biggest fast food chain in the world, beating big names like Burger King, Wendy’s, and KFC. It’s known for giving you a quick and budget-friendly meal anywhere you go.
But is it really cheap everywhere?
According to Deutsche Bank’s 2025 report “Mapping the World’s Prices,” the cost of a standard McMeal (a burger or nuggets, fries, and a drink) changes a lot depending on where you are.
If you’re in Jakarta, you’re lucky! A McMeal there costs just $3.60 (₹311)—the cheapest in the world.
But in Zurich, Switzerland, the same meal costs a whopping $20.90 (₹1,806)—the most expensive on the list.
In India, New Delhi and Bengaluru are the second-cheapest places to get a McMeal at $4.10 (₹354). Mumbai is close too, at $4.70 (₹406).
💸 Top 10 Most Expensive Places for a McMeal:
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Zurich, Switzerland – $20.90 (₹1,806)
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Tel Aviv, Israel – $16.80 (₹1,452)
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Copenhagen, Denmark – $15.50 (₹1,339)
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Amsterdam, Netherlands – $15.40 (₹1,331)
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Luxembourg – $15 (₹1,296)
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Brussels, Belgium – $15 (₹1,296)
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San Francisco, USA – $15 (₹1,296)
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Oslo, Norway – $15 (₹1,296)
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Munich, Germany – $13.90 (₹1,201)
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Paris, France – $13.90 (₹1,201)
So next time you travel, remember: that quick McDonald’s combo might cost more than you expect!
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