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See how minimum-wage purchasing power compares around the world.
United States buys more burgers per hour +176%
176% more burgers per hour than Mexico
All key metrics side by side
| Metric | Mexico | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage (gross) | MX$46.07 | $7.25 | — |
| Big Mac price | MX$109 | $6.22 | — |
| Burgers per hour | 0.42 | 1.17 | −64% |
| Work time for 1 Big Mac | 2h 21m | 51m 28s | — |
| Minimum wage (gross) (USD) | $2.49 | $7.25 | −66% |
Difference summary
United States buys about 0.74 more burgers per hour than Mexico for the same hour of minimum-wage work.
+0.74 /h+176%