While Americans may bemoan the rising cost of the iconic Big Mac, they still fare better than the prices overseas in Europe, where Switzerland and Liechtenstein price the burger at $7.75.

In 2000, a Big Mac averaged about $2.24, but in 2025 the average price of a Big Mac in the U.S., according to The Economist's Big Mac index, is now $5.79.Of course, this cost can vary by location ...

The average Big Mac price has soared 141% in five years, and it’s hitting wallets hard. ... Massachusetts, where a Big Mac will cost you $6.96 — among the steepest prices on the East Coast.

Thanks to a photo of a McDonald's menu from 2002, we can see there was a time when a Big Mac cost $2.39, which is cheaper than the average '90s price. Not sure what happened there.

It turns out the average price of a Big Mac varies widely from state to state, with the signature McDonald’s burger selling for $3.91 on the low end up to $5.31 depending on where you’re dining.

The cost of a Big Mac should then tell us whether a currency is over- or undervalued.” 27% of Americans Are Skipping Meals Because of Skyrocketing Food Costs, Survey Shows.