A Big Mac in Portugal costs 6.19 EUR (about $7.08). Here's how long different jobs must work to afford one:
| Job | Time per Big Mac | Pay basis |
|---|---|---|
| Public-school teacher | 8.6 min | 31,874 EUR/yr ÷ 734 teaching hrs source (high confidence) |
| Minimum-wage worker | 58 min | min wage 6.44 EUR/hr source (medium confidence) |
| UberX driver | 62 min | net 6 EUR/hr source (low 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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