Letters to the Editor

Lots of corporate greed on display?

A comparison of fast-food McDonald's prices between Japan and America give cause to pause.

These prices are all off of prices shown on their drive-thru menu boards and an exchange rate of 150 yen to $1.

All prices are shown in U.S. dollars (including taxes).

A Big Mac in Japan costs $5, $12.49 in U.S.

A Double Cheeseburger is $4.67, $13.53 here.

Fish Filet is $4.47, $12.17 here. 

A small French fries order in Japan is $1.27, large costs $2.53. Here, $3.63 and $4.26.

Ten McNuggets cost $3.33, $12.59 here.

A small coffee or soda costs $.80-1.67.

Lots of corporate greed on display here.

Jerry Piller

Waiehu