Cost of living in Macao is 18% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Macao is 13% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Macao | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Pataca (AU$17) | AU$22 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 Pataca (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pataca (AU$5.70) | AU$6 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 Pataca (AU$3.35) | AU$1.64 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 Pataca (AU$5.31) | AU$6 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Pataca (AU$5.38) | AU$4.67 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Pataca (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (AU$4.26) | AU$5.38 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (AU$4.78) | AU$3.60 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (AU$2.37) | AU$5.60 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 Pataca (AU$25) | AU$17 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Pataca (AU$2.93) | AU$3.04 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Pataca (AU$2.55) | AU$4.01 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 7% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Macao | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,372 Pataca (AU$3,091) | AU$2,871 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca (AU$2,357) | AU$2,360 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca (AU$160) | AU$288 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca (AU$2,218) | AU$1,917 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca (AU$1,547) | AU$1,640 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 664 Pataca (AU$125) | AU$179 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca (AU$33) | AU$53 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca (AU$1,115) | AU$470 | + 137% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca (AU$244) | AU$261 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca (AU$15) | AU$11 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 Pataca (AU$8) | AU$35 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 25% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Macao | Canberra | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca (AU$116) | AU$99 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca (AU$62) | AU$109 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca (AU$129) | AU$157 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca (AU$191) | AU$126 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 39% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Macao | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca (AU$51,378) | AU$26,898 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (AU$2.11) | AU$1.96 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223 Pataca (AU$42) | AU$132 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 100 Pataca (AU$19) | AU$24 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 10% more expensive than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Macao | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca (AU$21) | AU$22 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca (AU$55) | AU$85 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 Pataca (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (AU$6) | AU$4.76 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (AU$12) | AU$8 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (AU$2.49) | AU$3.65 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca (AU$4.61) | AU$3.15 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca (AU$49) | AU$27 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 12% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 338 Pataca (AU$64) | AU$74 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 262 Pataca (AU$49) | AU$34 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,290 Pataca (AU$244) | AU$215 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 620 Pataca (AU$117) | AU$102 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97 Pataca (AU$18) | AU$17 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (AU$8) | AU$4.81 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 Pataca (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,321 Pataca (AU$816) | AU$738 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (AU$0.21) | AU$0.87 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca (AU$224) | AU$67 | + 236% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (AU$10) | AU$39 | - 76% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 133 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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