How Much Is McDonald's Big Mac in Japan?

The world's most famous burger, used as an economic benchmark. McDonald's Big Mac in Japan is 19% below the global average.

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Price in Japan

¥500

$9.30 USD✓ The Economist Big Mac Index (Jul 2026)19% below the global average

McDonald's Big Mac Pricing in Japan (2026)

In Japan, McDonald's Big Mac costs ¥500 in local currency (JPY), which converts to approximately $9.30 USD. This makes Japan the #8 cheapest out of 38 countries we track for this product. At 19% below the global average of $11.50, Japan offers relatively good value for McDonald's Big Mac.

Across all 38 countries, McDonald's Big Mac is cheapest in United States ($6.22) and most expensive in Switzerland ($15.26). Local taxes, distribution networks, and currency strength all influence where a product falls in this range.

Prices in Japan are shown in JPY and converted to USD using current exchange rates. We update our data regularly to keep comparisons accurate.

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