Still reeling from the shock that Domino's pizza is four times more pricey in the UK than elsewhere, this one has really not helped matters.

Apparently, the amount you shell out for McDonald's Big Mac can vary depending on where in the country you live. Yep, we're not talking about comparing your takeaway meal to one in some far-flung place this time.

According to research carried out by Bonus Code Bets (via The Sun), a Big Mac brimming with cheese, lettuce and THAT sauce will set you back an extra 40p if you live in one of two places in the UK.

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You're okay if you reside in Edinburgh, Clacton and Leicester, as you'll only be charged a mere £2.99 for your burger. But if the UK's capital city or Stevenage is where you call home, you'll be coughing up more. An entire 40p in fact.

Now don't get us wrong, paying £3.39 for a Big Mac in the City of London is annoying, though it's not surprising. But Stevenage? What have the people of Stevenage ever done wrong?!

A McDonald's spokesperson explained to The Sun that prices are set by individual franchisees.

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"We offer guidance around pricing, but ultimately our franchisees decide on those which are set, based on a number of factors including ongoing operational costs depicted by each site," the spokesperson said.

"We and our franchisees pride ourselves on providing good quality food, at affordable prices up and down the country and work to keep differences to a minimum."

Hmmm.

From: Cosmopolitan UK