Cost of living in Macao is 223% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia)
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| Food | + 191% | |||
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| Food in Macao is 191% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Macao | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Pataca (руб 1,071) | руб 365 | + 194% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 Pataca (руб 546) | руб 249 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pataca (руб 358) | руб 148 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 Pataca (руб 231) | руб 66 | + 253% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 Pataca (руб 334) | руб 89 | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Pataca (руб 338) | руб 140 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Pataca (руб 657) | руб 305 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (руб 268) | руб 105 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (руб 301) | руб 50 | + 499% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (руб 149) | руб 62 | + 141% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 Pataca (руб 1,563) | руб 452 | + 246% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Pataca (руб 184) | руб 99 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Pataca (руб 160) | руб 35 | + 362% | |
| Housing | + 326% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 326% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,372 Pataca (руб 194,200) | руб 38,269 | + 407% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca (руб 148,057) | руб 25,434 | + 482% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca (руб 10,026) | руб 3,628 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca (руб 139,371) | руб 20,586 | + 577% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca (руб 97,211) | руб 15,498 | + 527% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 664 Pataca (руб 7,872) | руб 7,700 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca (руб 2,078) | руб 494 | + 321% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca (руб 70,057) | руб 30,321 | + 131% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca (руб 15,304) | руб 3,840 | + 299% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca (руб 947) | руб 430 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 Pataca (руб 501) | руб 773 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 78% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Macao | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca (руб 7,316) | руб 3,980 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca (руб 3,890) | руб 2,374 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca (руб 8,080) | руб 5,199 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca (руб 12,014) | руб 4,437 | + 171% | |
| Transportation | + 232% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 232% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Macao | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca (руб 3,227,813) | руб 1,036,780 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (руб 133) | руб 41 | + 221% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223 Pataca (руб 2,649) | руб 725 | + 265% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 100 Pataca (руб 1,192) | руб 363 | + 228% | |
| Personal Care | + 159% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 159% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Macao | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (руб 719) | руб 347 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca (руб 1,347) | руб 638 | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca (руб 3,447) | руб 1,631 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 Pataca (руб 504) | руб 276 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (руб 402) | руб 165 | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (руб 734) | руб 200 | + 268% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (руб 157) | руб 82 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca (руб 290) | руб 98 | + 194% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca (руб 3,095) | руб 369 | + 738% | |
| Entertainment | + 211% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 211% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 338 Pataca (руб 4,005) | руб 1,395 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 262 Pataca (руб 3,109) | руб 554 | + 461% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,290 Pataca (руб 15,306) | руб 2,613 | + 486% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 620 Pataca (руб 7,353) | руб 2,827 | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97 Pataca (руб 1,151) | руб 304 | + 279% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (руб 488) | руб 120 | + 306% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 Pataca (руб 603) | руб 181 | + 232% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,321 Pataca (руб 51,261) | руб 55,071 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (руб 13) | руб 2.57 | + 410% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca (руб 14,082) | руб 2,537 | + 455% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (руб 599) | руб 112 | + 436% | |
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TOTAL | + 223% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 76 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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