The yellow arches have long been a symbol of something comforting and great. It has become an icon all across the word. McDonald's has taken over the entire world, and you won't find a lot of countries that don't have at least one of these restaurants. That's good news when you are in Thailand and you have a really strong craving for a McChicken.

However, McDonald's around the world tend to be a bit different. They will often have menu items that you won't find in America or Canada. However, they will always have the trusty Big Mac, the staple sandwich. What will be different is how much you will pay for one of these bad boys. We are going to find out how much a Big Mac costs in 20 different countries, per Business Insider. All prices listed will be in American dollars.

20 Switzerland Is Really Draining Your Wallet

We thought we would start off our list with one of the world's most expensive Big Macs. You will find this in Switzerland. The cost of a Big Mac in Switzerland is $6.57. That is the price for just the burger.

Switzerland is known for expensive taste, so it makes sense that their Big Mac would be the same.

19 Quick, Book A Flight To Egypt

Egypt is a land known for pyramids, castles and all things ancient. However, they have some modern things as well. They also have Big Macs, because we did say you can get them anywhere.

The good news is that you can find a Big Mac for rather cheap in Egypt. The burger will cost you $1.75 there. Which is a good thing, because a trip there alone will cost you a lot more.

18 Canada Is About Average

Canada, a land that has a lot of Tim Horton's, also has a lot of McDonald's. You will find one on almost every corner in this country. The east coast boasts a lot of Lobster dishes on their menu that you won't find in Toronto.

However, you will find a Big Mac just about everywhere, but what will it cost you? Well, a Big Mac in Canada is $5.08.

17 Russia Is Just Pocket Change

Russia is the world's largest country, by landmass, so there would seem to be enough land to put a McDonald's everywhere. While they may not have as much as America or Canada, they do still offer the good stuff.

If you are in Moscow, and needing a comfort Big Mac to remind you of home, you are looking at paying $2.09. Not too bad.

16 Yes, There Is McDonald's In Malaysia

Malaysia is our first Asian country on the list. McDonald's in Asia tend to have some pretty unique menu options, to appease the locals, but they will also have a Big Mac. It is also pretty safe to say that the Big Macs here will be inexpensive.

A Big Mac in Malaysia is going to cost you $2.10, making it one of the cheapest on our list.

15 Norway Is Not Joking Around

Norway is a country that has a lot going for it. With the other Nordic countries, they have great healthcare, parental leave and citizens are generally pretty happy. That may be because they can get a Big Mac.

However, they won't get it cheap. A Big Mac in Norway will cost you $5.22, making it one of the more expensive ones.

14 Is The USA Cheaper Than Canada?

When someone says McDonald's, a lot of people automatically think of the USA. They are known for fast food, and there have been many American documentaries made about the fast-food chain.

So, just how much does one cost here? Well, a Big Mac in the USA will cost you $5.51. They are slightly more expensive than in Canada.

13 Ukraine Is The Place To Go

Ukraine is a country that is full of rich culture and history, and Big Macs.

A Big Mac in Ukraine is going to cost $1.91. This is a deal to those in America and Canada, when we think of how much we pay for one.

12 If You Have A Craving, Go To Taiwan

Taiwan is another Asian country on our list, and they have the goods too. They are also one of the cheaper ones, which makes us think all of the other Asian countries will follow the same trend.

A Big Mac in Taiwan will cost $2.27. This is mere pocket change for us on the western side of the world.

11 A Plane Trip To Indonesia Will Cost Much More

McDonald's is a large company that does a lot of work for charities. There are themed days all the time where a portion of the proceeds goes to help those who need it. Will they be making any money off the Big Macs from Indonesia?

Likely not, when a Big Mac only costs $2.19 in this country.

10 Sweden Has Fine Dining

Yellow is one of Sweden's colors, so they probably do love those big yellow arches. If you had to guess if Sweden was a cheaper or more expensive country for Big Macs, which would you pick?

If you picked more expensive, which you probably did, then you would be right. A Big Mac in Sweden will cost you $5.83. Just slightly cheaper than Switzerland.

9 The Whole Euro Area Is Making It Big!

Europe is a large area, that has many different countries. Instead of breaking them all down one by one, we can look at them as a while and get a very good average price for the famous burger.

The average Big Mac in Europe will cost $4.75. Europe is notorious for being expensive to travel to, so it is no surprise that it has expensive Big Macs as well.

8 South Africa Is Where It Is At

There are McDonald's in 119 countries all over the world to be exact, and South Africa is just one of them. South Africa is known for many things, but you wouldn't immediately think of McDonald's.

However, you can get a Big Mac there and it will cost you $2.53. Not a bad price at all.

7 Dubai Is Known For Being Extravagant

Dubai is another country known for a lot of things, and one of the things they are most known for is how rich and extravagant it is. Shopping in Dubai is world-renowned, so are their Big Macs any different?

You can get a Big Mac in Dubai for $4.08. Not as expensive as some of the others, but it is getting up there.

6 A Big Mac On The Beach In Argentina

Argentina is the place to go if you ever wanted to eat a Big Mac on the beach. They have great weather, good food, drinks and McDonald's. It is something that a lot of tourists would find comfort in.

The cost of a Big Mac in Argentina may surprise you. You can get one for $4.22. Not as cheap as some people would think.

5 Big Ben And Big Ben

London has Big Ben and they also have Big Mac. This is not surprising since London is not as much of a culture shock to westerners as some other countries. It makes sense that you could get one here.

However, will you need to trade in your family jewels for one of these burgers? A Big Mac in London costs $4.32, so it is about average.

4 Fine And Fancy French Dining? We Want A Big Mac

Not a lot of people are thinking about McDonald's when they are in France. A place known for its fine food and dining. However, we never know when homesickness will hit, and sometimes you need the burger.

A burger in France will cost $5.37. Not much different than the rest of France, expensive, but we bet it is fancier.

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3 Hong Kong Has A Special Big Mac, For A Special Price

If you wanted to see an odd McDonald's menu then you really should go to Hong Kong. They probably have some of the oddest items all over the world, but you can still get a Big Mac.

The trusty burger in Hong Kong will cost you $2.87. If a plane ticket was not so expensive, it might make the trip worth it to snag one here.

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2 Brazil Has Them, But At What Cost?

Brazil is another South American country on our list, and they have Big Macs too. This is another country where you can enjoy a Big Mac on the beach, after a huge party you just went to in Rio.

However, what will it cost you? A Big Mac In Brazil costs $5.15. More expensive than we would have thought.

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1 How About The Land Down Under?

Australia seems like a whole other world. It seems like they do everything completely opposite as to how we do it in America. However, we are similar in one way; we love McDonald's.

Even in the land down under you can score yourself a Big Mac, but at what cost? The Big Mac in Australia costs $5.05. Not too bad!

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