Cost of living in Macao is 165% more expensive than in Mangalore (India)
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| Food | + 171% | |||
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| Food in Macao is 171% more expensive than in Mangalore (India) | ||||
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| Macao | Mangalore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Pataca (₨934) | ₨272 | + 243% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 Pataca (₨476) | ₨237 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pataca (₨312) | ₨103 | + 204% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 Pataca (₨202) | ₨41 | + 393% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 Pataca (₨291) | ₨77 | + 279% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Pataca (₨294) | ₨75 | + 292% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Pataca (₨572) | ₨197 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (₨233) | ₨151 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (₨262) | ₨35 | + 656% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (₨130) | ₨146 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 Pataca (₨1,362) | ₨576 | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Pataca (₨160) | ₨85 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Pataca (₨139) | ₨35 | + 304% | |
| Housing | + 295% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 295% more expensive than in Mangalore (India) | ||||
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| Macao | Mangalore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,372 Pataca (₨169,230) | ₨24,561 | + 589% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca (₨129,020) | ₨16,083 | + 702% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca (₨8,737) | ₨7,074 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca (₨121,450) | ₨16,091 | + 655% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca (₨84,712) | ₨11,053 | + 666% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 664 Pataca (₨6,860) | ₨4,073 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca (₨1,811) | ₨962 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca (₨61,049) | ₨26,438 | + 131% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca (₨13,336) | ₨9,769 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca (₨825) | ₨378 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 Pataca (₨436) | ₨801 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 156% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 156% more expensive than in Mangalore (India) | ||||
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| Macao | Mangalore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca (₨6,376) | ₨1,728 | + 269% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca (₨3,390) | ₨1,533 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca (₨7,041) | ₨4,219 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca (₨10,470) | ₨2,548 | + 311% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 57% more expensive than in Mangalore (India) | ||||
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| Macao | Mangalore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca (₨2,812,782) | ₨940,574 | + 199% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (₨116) | ₨92 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223 Pataca (₨2,308) | ₨2,028 | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 101 Pataca (₨1,039) | ₨282 | + 268% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 121% more expensive than in Mangalore (India) | ||||
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| Macao | Mangalore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (₨626) | ₨106 | + 492% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca (₨1,174) | ₨421 | + 179% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca (₨3,004) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 Pataca (₨439) | ₨119 | + 270% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (₨351) | ₨127 | + 177% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (₨640) | ₨255 | + 151% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (₨136) | ₨136 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca (₨252) | ₨63 | + 300% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca (₨2,697) | ₨195 | + 1286% | |
| Entertainment | + 265% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 265% more expensive than in Mangalore (India) | ||||
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| Macao | Mangalore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 338 Pataca (₨3,490) | ₨723 | + 383% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 262 Pataca (₨2,709) | ₨373 | + 627% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,290 Pataca (₨13,338) | ₨1,330 | + 903% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 620 Pataca (₨6,408) | ₨1,543 | + 315% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97 Pataca (₨1,003) | ₨946 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (₨425) | ₨124 | + 243% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 Pataca (₨525) | ₨233 | + 126% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,321 Pataca (₨44,670) | ₨37,284 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (₨11) | ₨1.00 | + 1041% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca (₨12,271) | ₨1,599 | + 667% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (₨522) | ₨181 | + 188% | |
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TOTAL | + 165% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 110 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
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