Cost of living in Macao is 174% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India)
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| Food | + 194% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 194% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Pataca (₨926) | ₨302 | + 207% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 Pataca (₨470) | ₨191 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pataca (₨309) | ₨125 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 Pataca (₨182) | ₨40 | + 355% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 Pataca (₨288) | ₨66 | + 340% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Pataca (₨292) | ₨43 | + 575% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Pataca (₨567) | ₨183 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (₨231) | ₨101 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (₨260) | ₨19 | + 1243% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (₨129) | ₨101 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 Pataca (₨1,350) | ₨828 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Pataca (₨159) | ₨68 | + 134% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Pataca (₨138) | ₨21 | + 552% | |
| Housing | + 334% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 334% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,372 Pataca (₨167,768) | ₨16,938 | + 890% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca (₨127,905) | ₨14,765 | + 766% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca (₨8,661) | ₨7,651 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca (₨120,401) | ₨14,652 | + 722% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca (₨83,980) | ₨13,333 | + 530% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 664 Pataca (₨6,800) | ₨4,000 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca (₨1,795) | ₨835 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca (₨60,522) | ₨32,784 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca (₨13,221) | ₨6,278 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca (₨818) | ₨256 | + 219% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 Pataca (₨433) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 33% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca (₨6,320) | ₨2,904 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca (₨3,361) | ₨3,267 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca (₨6,980) | ₨4,608 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca (₨10,379) | ₨5,749 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 127% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 127% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca (₨2,788,484) | ₨951,914 | + 193% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (₨115) | ₨70 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223 Pataca (₨2,288) | ₨754 | + 203% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 100 Pataca (₨1,030) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 117% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (₨621) | ₨150 | + 314% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca (₨1,164) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca (₨2,978) | ₨600 | + 396% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 Pataca (₨435) | ₨150 | + 190% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (₨348) | ₨227 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (₨634) | ₨229 | + 177% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (₨135) | ₨121 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca (₨250) | ₨75 | + 235% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca (₨2,674) | ₨210 | + 1171% | |
| Entertainment | + 157% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 157% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 338 Pataca (₨3,460) | ₨964 | + 259% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 262 Pataca (₨2,686) | ₨432 | + 522% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,290 Pataca (₨13,223) | ₨1,757 | + 653% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 620 Pataca (₨6,353) | ₨1,189 | + 434% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97 Pataca (₨994) | ₨2,000 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (₨422) | ₨173 | + 144% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 Pataca (₨521) | ₨321 | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,321 Pataca (₨44,284) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (₨11) | ₨1.51 | + 650% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca (₨12,165) | ₨1,613 | + 654% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (₨517) | ₨264 | + 96% | |
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TOTAL | + 174% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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