Cost of living in Macao is 49% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 81% | |||
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| Food in Macao is 81% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Macao | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Pataca (RM53) | RM18 | + 188% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 Pataca (RM27) | RM13 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pataca (RM18) | RM5.00 | + 251% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 Pataca (RM11) | RM14 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 Pataca (RM16) | RM4.20 | + 290% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Pataca (RM17) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Pataca (RM32) | RM12 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (RM13) | RM8 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (RM15) | RM8 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (RM7) | RM7 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 Pataca (RM77) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Pataca (RM9) | RM4.30 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Pataca (RM8) | RM3.72 | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 44% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Macao | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,372 Pataca (RM9,533) | RM2,812 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca (RM7,268) | RM1,744 | + 317% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca (RM492) | RM284 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca (RM6,842) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca (RM4,772) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 664 Pataca (RM386) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca (RM102) | RM149 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca (RM3,439) | RM3,000 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca (RM751) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca (RM46) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 Pataca (RM25) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is about the same as in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Macao | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca (RM359) | RM450 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca (RM191) | RM204 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca (RM397) | RM402 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca (RM590) | RM120 | + 391% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 28% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Macao | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca (RM158,452) | RM149,444 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (RM7) | RM1.85 | + 252% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223 Pataca (RM130) | RM112 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 100 Pataca (RM59) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 6% cheaper than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Macao | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (RM35) | RM60 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca (RM66) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca (RM169) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 Pataca (RM25) | RM15 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (RM20) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (RM36) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (RM8) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca (RM14) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca (RM152) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 128% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 128% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 338 Pataca (RM197) | RM86 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 262 Pataca (RM153) | RM23 | + 552% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,290 Pataca (RM751) | RM100 | + 651% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 620 Pataca (RM361) | RM200 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97 Pataca (RM56) | RM20 | + 182% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (RM24) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 Pataca (RM30) | RM8 | + 270% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,321 Pataca (RM2,516) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (RM0.64) | RM0.18 | + 267% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca (RM691) | RM193 | + 257% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (RM29) | RM10 | + 194% | |
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TOTAL | + 49% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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