

The implied exchange rate is R5.92 to the dollar. Using the raw data, a Big Mac costs R33.50 in South Africa and $5.66 in the United States. The Big Mac Index measures the real value of currencies using two methods – a direct measure of PPP using raw prices, and an adjusted index that takes into account local GDP data. The ‘real’ value of the rand in January 2021 The index has however, become a global standard, included in several economic textbooks while also becoming the subject of at least 20 academic studies, the group noted. The Big Mac is selected for comparison as the popular fast-food meal is widely available across the world, and remains fairly consistent in pricing however, it is by no means an exact science.Īccording to The Economist, ‘Burgernomics’ was never intended as a precise gauge of currency misalignment, but merely a tool to make exchange-rate theory more digestible. It is based on the theory of purchasing-power parity (PPP) – the notion that, in the long run, exchange rates should move towards the rate that would equalise the prices of an identical basket of goods and services (in this case, a Big Mac burger) in any two countries. The Big Mac Index is an initiative created by The Economist that aims to measure whether currencies are priced at their “correct” level. In the mid-2020 index, the local unit was found to be the most undervalued in the report, but has started 2021 on a slightly better footing, thanks to global optimism about a Covid-19 vaccine, and an end to the battle for the US presidency.
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The Just Eat and TopCashback offer is running until the 31st December, 2021 - so you'd better get a move on.Īre you tempted to treat yourself, friends or family members to a discounted McDonald’s treat this Monday? Let us know in the comments box below.The latest update to The Economists’ Big Mac Index for the start of 2021 shows that the rand is still one of the most undervalued currencies globally. This means you can treat yourself to whatever you fancy without spending a fortune.Īnnoyingly, the cashback deal is only available for new members or those with no previous purchases or cashback through TopCashback. How amazing is that? Starbucks, Subway, Burger King, McDonald’s and more are all available too. Purchases over £5 will still receive £5 cashback and it applies to any restaurant available on Just Eat. When you place your order over £10 through TopCashback and Just Eat, TopCashback will refund 100% of the purchase order value up to £5 cashback on your purchase. If you fancy another takeaway treat this week for less, you can currently get £5 off your next order Just Eat through TopCashback. With popular items like the Crunchie McFlurry and Nacho Cheese Wedges back on the menu, there's plenty of delicious options available at McDonald's this autumn. McDonald's recently announced its new menu items including the return of the Double Big Mac. McDonald's announce new menu items including return of the Double Big Mac You can order on the app and pick-up via the Drive-thru, McDelivery and Click & Serve. The app will keep you up to date with the latest McDonald’s offers each week.

You’ll also be able to find the latest opening and closing time information listed there as well.Īs well as a reduced Big Mac, you can also get 20% off your first order on the My McDonald's app when you register by December 31. To find your nearest McDonald’s, we’ve put the chain's store locator here for ease. The incredible offer is only available until 11.59pm, so grab your phone and order your reduced Big Mac through the My McDonald's app while you can. This deal is wholly funded by TopCashback, not Just Eat.

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You can check the full terms and conditions of the deal by visiting: .uk. The £5 cashback will then track in your members’ accounts within seven working days and will become payable to transfer into bank accounts around 14 working days after the deal end date (subject to a successfully tracked purchase).Pick your favourite restaurant to make a minimum purchase of £10. Find the £5 cashback at Just Eat deal for new members on the link and click through to Just Eat.The cashback site is giving all new members a £5 bonus on their spend until 31st December 2021, to go towards the cost of their order.įind out how you can claim by following the steps below. Takeaway fans can get £5 off their Just Eat order thanks to a very straight-forward hack from TopCashback.
