Cost of living in Macao is 168% more expensive than in Asansol (India)
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| Food | + 266% | |||
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| Food in Macao is 266% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Asansol | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Pataca (₨967) | ₨106 | + 809% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 Pataca (₨493) | ₨202 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pataca (₨323) | ₨111 | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 Pataca (₨209) | ₨34 | + 512% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 Pataca (₨301) | ₨68 | + 344% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Pataca (₨305) | ₨32 | + 858% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Pataca (₨592) | ₨300 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (₨241) | ₨114 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (₨271) | ₨16 | + 1611% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (₨134) | ₨90 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 Pataca (₨1,410) | ₨874 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Pataca (₨166) | ₨80 | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Pataca (₨144) | ₨10 | + 1343% | |
| Housing | + 420% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 420% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Asansol | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,372 Pataca (₨175,201) | ₨15,160 | + 1056% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca (₨133,572) | ₨12,000 | + 1013% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca (₨9,045) | ₨1,500 | + 503% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca (₨125,736) | ₨9,000 | + 1297% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca (₨87,700) | ₨7,000 | + 1153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 664 Pataca (₨7,102) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca (₨1,874) | ₨575 | + 226% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca (₨63,203) | ₨18,000 | + 251% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca (₨13,807) | ₨3,600 | + 284% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca (₨854) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 Pataca (₨452) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 172% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 172% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Asansol | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca (₨6,600) | ₨1,455 | + 354% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca (₨3,510) | ₨2,000 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca (₨7,289) | ₨2,000 | + 264% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca (₨10,839) | ₨700 | + 1448% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 57% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Asansol | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca (₨2,912,026) | ₨635,000 | + 359% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (₨120) | ₨73 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223 Pataca (₨2,389) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 101 Pataca (₨1,076) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 12% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Asansol | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (₨648) | ₨40 | + 1521% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca (₨1,215) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca (₨3,110) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 Pataca (₨454) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (₨363) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (₨662) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (₨141) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca (₨261) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca (₨2,792) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 152% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 152% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Asansol | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 338 Pataca (₨3,613) | ₨600 | + 502% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 262 Pataca (₨2,805) | ₨257 | + 992% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,290 Pataca (₨13,808) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 620 Pataca (₨6,634) | ₨500 | + 1227% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97 Pataca (₨1,038) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (₨440) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 Pataca (₨544) | ₨106 | + 413% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,392 Pataca (₨47,003) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (₨12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca (₨12,704) | ₨709 | + 1691% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 46 Pataca (₨498) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 168% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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