A Big Mac in Australia costs 8.5 AUD (about $5.95). Here's how long different jobs must work to afford one:
| Job | Time per Big Mac | Pay basis |
|---|---|---|
| Public-school teacher | 3.5 min | 121,449 AUD/yr ÷ 846 teaching hrs source (high confidence) |
| Minimum-wage worker | 21 min | min wage 24.1 AUD/hr source (medium confidence) |
| UberX driver | 30 min | net 17 AUD/hr source (medium confidence) |
The teaching figure is annual public-school salary ÷ annual net teaching (contact) hours — pay per minute of lecturing, not take-home pay. Teachers also spend uncounted time on planning, grading and holidays.
Data updated 2026-08-12. Big Mac prices: The Economist Big Mac Index.
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