Here's how much a Big Mac costs in 21 countries around the world

McDonald's is a worldwide company with locations all across the globe (121 countries and territories to be exact). Every country has its own customs and cultures that McDonald's recognizes and respects. Menu items vary country to country, but their signature item, the Big Mac, is available across the board.

To understand how the price compares around the world, the currencies were converted to represent the U.S dollar amount. These prices come from The Economist's Big Mac Index, a unique look into the value of currencies around the world. 

The average price for a Big Mac in the United States is listed first, followed by the most expensive to the least.

United States – $5.04

The original home to McDonald's, its no surprise that the United States has the most locations; 14,267 to be exact.

Switzerland – $6.59

Switzerland has the most expensive Big Mac in the world. Costing $6.59, a Big Mac in Switzerland will cost you $1.55 more than in the United States. In addition to the typical McDonald's items you'd find here in the states, Switzerland locations have fried shrimp.

Norway – $5.51

More than a dollar less than Switzerland's Big Mac, Norway offers the Big Mac for $0.47 higher than the United States. Norwegian locations shake up the traditional salad by adding pasta and chicken.