Can You Afford a Burger in 2074? The McDonald’s Price Forecast
McDonald’s is turning the big 50 years of fast–food fun on the UK map, and it’s been a wild ride from the original £0.15 “Hamburgers” of 1974 to today’s £8.59 large meals. New research says the future might be even more bite‑size – in stacks of cash. Here’s the rundown.
Inflation for the Ages
- Past 50 years: average inflation 5.2%.
- Future forecast: The same rate could mean a £44.66 large meal in 2074.
- Cost‑of‑living war, 1970s oil shocks, and more – all turbo‑charged the numbers.
Menu Items Reimagined (2024‑2074)
- Quarter Pounder with Cheese – £25.94 alone, £44.66 as a large meal.
- 6‑piece Chicken Selects Meal – £44.66 as a combo, £25.42 on its own.
- McNuggets – £24.38 single order, £36.86 when you go big.
- Cheeseburger (Saver menu) – currently £1.39, could jump to £7.22 solo, £20.94 for a full meal.
- McNugget Happy Meal – today £3.59, possibly £18.66 in 2074.
Quick Takeaway
By 2074 a McDonald’s meal that feels like a feather‑light lunch today could feel heavier than a sack of coins. Keep your wallet ready and your appetite ready – the future might be deja‑burger!
