Why this $15 McDonald’s burger is only available in one place

For most people, a trip to McDonald’s means grabbing a quick burger and fries without worrying too much about the price. You know what to expect – a Big Mac, some nuggets, maybe a milkshake if you’re feeling fancy. But what if we told you that not every McDonald’s menu item is easy on the wallet – and that one burger in particular carries a price tag that would make Ronald himself raise an eyebrow?

How much can a McDonald’s burger actually cost?

You might be thinking: how expensive could a McDonald’s burger really be? After all, this is the chain that practically invented value menus. In the U.S., even the priciest items like the Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese usually stay under $9 depending on where you are. But if you hop on a plane – yes, you’ll need a passport too – and head to some McDonald’s locations abroad, the story changes fast.

Prices vary widely based on location, taxes, import costs, and — let’s face it — how much locals are willing to pay for a burger with a little extra cheese. But one item has quietly claimed the title of the most expensive menu item at McDonald’s worldwide, and it’s far from your average ‘Happy’ Meal. much can a McDonald’s burger cost?

Before we get to the most expensive burger we could find from scanning the web, it’s worth noting that the classic Big Mac in the U.S. averages around $5.35, in Switzerland, it’ll set you back more like $8.

What and where is McDonald’s most expensive burger?

Switzerland does consistently rank as one of the most expensive countries for McDonald’s items and according to The Economist’s Big Mac Index, Switzerland has the highest Big Mac prices globally.

But after splashing out on that, you’d have to cross the 355-mile-border with France (don’t worry, it’s a friendly relationship) to get your hands on the most expensive McDonald’s menu item: the Triple Cheddar & Double Beef burger, priced at a whopping $15.70. This indulgent burger features two beef patties layered with three types of cheddar cheese, crispy fried onions, pickles, ketchup, and mustard.

But to be honest, if you find yourself surrounded by the gastronomic delights of this European country, what on Earth are you doing in McDonald’s, no matter what they call the fries?!?

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