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Not true. The Big Mac is mostly sourced regionally. So the raw material prices also vary and factor in labor cost.

• Dylan16807 7y ago
  > The Big Mac is mostly sourced regionally. Only when it's cheaper to do so, and bulk shipping is pretty cheap. So the raw material prices have a cap on how much they can vary, while the location and service costs can have ridiculous differences.
  • retrac 7y ago
    You're assuming free trade, which is often not what actually exists. It's hard enough to get American beef approved to be sold in Canada, let alone ship it around the world.
    • Dylan16807 7y ago
      You could do extra certification or whatnot if it was going to save you more than a penny or two. Most trade is pretty free, even without all of it being so.