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How much does a Big Mac or a McDonald's meal cost in Norway?

The Big Mac index price for Norway and how it compares.

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Short answer

A Big Mac cost NOK 78 in Norway in July 2026, according to The Economist's Big Mac index, about USD 8 at the exchange rate then. That made Norway the third most expensive of 54 places in the index, after Switzerland and Uruguay. McDonald's Norway does not show prices in its online menu.

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Why

  1. The Economist's Big Mac index lists a local price of NOK 78 for Norway in July 2026, up from NOK 75 in July 2025.
  2. At the exchange rate used, NOK 9.69 per US dollar, this equals USD 8.05, against USD 6.22 in the United States.
  3. Among European entries, only Switzerland was more expensive at USD 9.04, while Sweden was at USD 7.16 and Denmark at USD 7.04.

Details

The Economist collects Big Mac prices from McDonald's and from reporting around the world and publishes new figures in January and July. The index compares one burger, so it says little about other menu items or meal deals.

Tip

Use the Big Mac price as a quick comparison with home, but check the price board in the restaurant before you order, since the index records one price per country.

What may differ

The index gives a single price for each country, so the price at a particular restaurant can differ.

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Prices change, so check The Economist's Big Mac index before you go.

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