What A McDonald's Big Mac Meal Costs In Brooklyn
Max Dean
Tue, February 10, 2026 at 5:17 PM UTC
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What A McDonald's Big Mac Meal Costs In Brooklyn
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- Prices for a medium Big Mac meal at McDonald's can vary significantly from city to city and store to store, with factors such as operating costs, rent, and location affecting the final cost.
- McDonald's offers various ways to lower the cost of a Big Mac meal, including downloading the app for exclusive deals, keeping an eye out for limited-time offers, and ordering strategically to create a cheaper Big Mac-style sandwich.
- The Midwest tends to have the cheapest fast food prices due to lower cost of living, while prices along the coasts, particularly in states like California, can be more expensive.
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Few McDonald's orders are as classic as the Big Mac, which is why the Golden Arches is one of our favorite burger chains. A meal features a double-patty burger, paired with its world-famous crispy fries and your choice of soft drink. But an interesting quirk is that store prices aren't consistent and can vary significantly from city to city, and store to store — just take a look at Brooklyn!
In Flatbush, a medium Big Mac meal will set you back $12.79, with the option to go large — adding an extra $2.30 to the total. However, if you were to head a few blocks down to the Jamaica Avenue branch, a medium meal would cost you a slightly cheaper $12.57, but the option to upgrade to a large meal comes at a significantly lower price of only $0.80. Meanwhile, on Reddit, Brooklyn residents have reported prices as low as $10.79 for a medium meal.
The reason for the variation in prices comes down to McDonald's franchise model. According to McDonald's, approximately 95% of stores are owned and operated as franchises. This means independent owners are granted the right to run a restaurant using McDonald's branding, menus, and operating systems. In return, franchisees pay McDonald's ongoing royalties (and often rent as well). Several variables, such as operating costs, rent, and the initial investment, can all affect the final cost of your Big Mac meal. For example, in states like Hawaii, where real estate is a hot commodity and import charges are steeper, the price of a Big Mac can skyrocket. In contrast, in more rural areas where things are cheaper to run, it's not uncommon to find a Big Mac meal sold for under $9.
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How to lower the cost of your Big Mac Meal
While the Brooklyn Big Mac meal can vary by location, in addition to hacks that will change how you order, there are a few secret deals that can help you score the lowest possible price — no matter where you are. For starters, if you download the app and spend one dollar, you're immediately entitled to a free Big Mac. The app also features exclusive deals that update daily. Plus, every purchase earns points you can redeem for free menu items. It's also worth keeping your eye peeled for limited-time offers, and for a brief period, McDonald's reintroduced the extra value meal, offering a whole Big Mac meal for just $8.
If the app isn't your thing, and you're up for a road trip, the Midwest is going to have the cheapest fast food, hands down. Why? Cost of living is cheaper there in general. On the other end of the spectrum, prices tend to climb along the coasts, with the most expensive state for fast food being not Hawaii but California.
If you prefer a more practical approach, you can order strategically. One Redditor shared a clever hack for a $2 Big Mac-style sandwich: "I'll order a double cheese, no ketchup/mustard, add mac sauce and shredded lettuce." You miss out on the extra bun layer, but the flavor will be surprisingly close to the real thing, at a fraction of the price, so you won't find us complaining.
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