Cost of living in Macao is 159% more expensive than in Durgapur (India)
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| Food | + 190% | |||
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| Food in Macao is 190% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Pataca (₨935) | ₨300 | + 212% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 Pataca (₨477) | ₨260 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pataca (₨312) | ₨76 | + 310% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 Pataca (₨202) | ₨37 | + 448% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 Pataca (₨291) | ₨66 | + 341% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Pataca (₨295) | ₨75 | + 294% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Pataca (₨573) | ₨288 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (₨234) | ₨106 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (₨262) | ₨18 | + 1369% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (₨130) | ₨88 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 Pataca (₨1,365) | ₨784 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Pataca (₨161) | ₨70 | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Pataca (₨140) | ₨40 | + 247% | |
| Housing | + 307% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 307% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,372 Pataca (₨169,538) | ₨17,123 | + 890% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca (₨129,255) | ₨17,746 | + 628% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca (₨8,753) | ₨3,148 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca (₨121,672) | ₨20,818 | + 484% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca (₨84,866) | ₨10,000 | + 749% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 664 Pataca (₨6,872) | ₨5,000 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca (₨1,814) | ₨1,025 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca (₨61,160) | ₨30,893 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca (₨13,361) | ₨11,740 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca (₨826) | ₨462 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 Pataca (₨437) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 155% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 155% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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| Macao | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca (₨6,387) | ₨2,485 | + 157% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca (₨3,396) | ₨1,479 | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca (₨7,054) | ₨3,227 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca (₨10,489) | ₨1,970 | + 433% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 74% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca (₨2,817,905) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (₨116) | ₨72 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223 Pataca (₨2,312) | ₨567 | + 308% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 101 Pataca (₨1,041) | ₨215 | + 385% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 94% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (₨627) | ₨45 | + 1294% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca (₨1,176) | ₨1,200 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca (₨3,009) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 Pataca (₨440) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (₨351) | ₨75 | + 368% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (₨641) | ₨248 | + 158% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (₨137) | ₨60 | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca (₨253) | ₨45 | + 462% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca (₨2,702) | ₨500 | + 440% | |
| Entertainment | + 147% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 147% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 338 Pataca (₨3,497) | ₨980 | + 257% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 262 Pataca (₨2,714) | ₨335 | + 711% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,290 Pataca (₨13,362) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 620 Pataca (₨6,420) | ₨1,800 | + 257% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97 Pataca (₨1,005) | ₨600 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (₨426) | ₨65 | + 555% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 Pataca (₨526) | ₨154 | + 242% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,321 Pataca (₨44,751) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (₨11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca (₨12,294) | ₨500 | + 2359% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (₨523) | ₨120 | + 336% | |
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TOTAL | + 159% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2023.
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