How much a happy meal costs around the world

In 2016, the McDonald's corporation made more than $6 billion in total revenue. That same year, a study conducted by the industry researchers at Sense360 proved how vital the Happy Meal was to McDonald's profits, finding that the fast food chain sold 250 units every three seconds in the U.S. — or roughly $10 million worth of profit per day.

For a meal that costs about $3.50 to $4.20 with tax in California, that's not too shabby. To find out if that same kind of value stacks up globally, read on to learn more about McDonald's and how much a Happy Meal costs around the world.

This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: How Much a Happy Meal Costs Around the World

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