The Big Mac Index was introduced in 1986 as a humorous illustration of national purchasing power parity and it has been published by The Economist ever since. We found that the average price of a Big Mac burger is around €3.70. But we all know that a simple Big Mac (not a meal) won’t make you full and yes better food around the world! We want to prove to you that you can get different types of healthy meals in Asia with the same number of Big Macs in Europe.
Thailand
Fresh coconut juice + delicious Khao Soi plate + mango sticky rice = 140 THB
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China
A plate of Xiao Long Bao (dumplings) + local beer = 25 CNY
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Japan
A plate of Kaisendon (seafood rice) = 500 yen
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Vietnam
One portion of pho + bread + 2 local beers + banana tea (banana and coconut dessert) = 85,000 VND
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Indonesia
A plate of Nasi goreng (fried rice) + 2 grilled chicken skewers + mango juice = 55,000 VND
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Philippines
A bowl of Ted’s Batchoy + halo dessert = 187 PHP
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Thanks to Jaya from Girl Eats World and Chester for these tips!
India
a plate of Thali (various dishes) + a plate of Masala dosa + a cone of Pakoras + Mango Lassi = INR 260
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