Customers fume as McDonald’s menu prices almost triple in ten years

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The prices of individual items at McDonald’s have skyrocketed over the past decade, with a marked upswing of 168% in the cost of a McDouble, according to an infographic by Carbon Finance. The data, taken from a study by FinanceBuzz, reports significant price escalations on the fast-food chain’s menu nationwide. In 2014, the price of a McDouble was roughly $1.19; it now costs consumers an average of $3.19. The infographic also showed that a McChicken sandwich now costs $2.99, up a startling 199% from its original $1.00 price. Similarly, the cost of a medium serving of fries has increased 138% to an average of $3.79 from $1.79 a decade ago. The study also showed a 122% uptick in the cost of a Quarter Pounder Meal, and an 88% price rise in the case of Oreo McFlurry. The visualization sparked outrage on Reddit, with many users criticizing the fast-food chain’s price hikes. FinanceBuzz noted that while it’s tough to draw accurate comparisons due to significant autonomy given to McDonald’s franchisees over menu pricing, the study aimed to represent national pricing trends for the chain. Other fast food chains, including Popeyes, Taco Bell, Chipotle, and Jimmy John’s, were also found to raise their menu prices far more than the inflation rate.

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