Cost of living in Macao is 12% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States)
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Macao is 21% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Macao | San Antonio, Texas | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Pataca ($11) | $18 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 Pataca ($5.72) | $10 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pataca ($3.74) | $4.62 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 Pataca ($2.42) | $1.02 | + 137% | |
12 eggs, large | 28 Pataca ($3.49) | $4.04 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Pataca ($3.54) | $3.18 | + 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Pataca ($7) | $6 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca ($2.80) | $3.80 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca ($3.15) | $1.78 | + 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca ($1.56) | $2.72 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 Pataca ($16) | $14 | + 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Pataca ($1.93) | $2.35 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Pataca ($1.67) | $2.51 | - 33% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Macao is 22% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,372 Pataca ($2,033) | $2,249 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca ($1,550) | $1,743 | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca ($105) | $194 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca ($1,459) | $1,535 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca ($1,017) | $1,099 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 664 Pataca ($82) | $128 | - 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca ($22) | $63 | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca ($733) | $281 | + 161% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca ($160) | $126 | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca ($10) | $11 | - 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 Pataca ($5.24) | $19 | - 72% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Macao is 6% more expensive than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca ($77) | $47 | + 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca ($41) | $45 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca ($85) | $88 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca ($126) | $135 | - 7% | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Macao is about the same as in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca ($33,784) | $26,937 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca ($1.39) | $0.78 | + 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 223 Pataca ($28) | $36 | - 24% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 101 Pataca ($12) | $16 | - 22% | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Macao is about the same as in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca ($8) | $5.85 | + 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca ($14) | $12 | + 20% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca ($36) | $94 | - 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 Pataca ($5.27) | $6 | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca ($4.21) | $2.92 | + 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca ($8) | $5.29 | + 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca ($1.64) | $3.64 | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca ($3.03) | $1.39 | + 118% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca ($32) | $20 | + 64% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Macao is about the same as in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 338 Pataca ($42) | $54 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 262 Pataca ($33) | $26 | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,290 Pataca ($160) | $260 | - 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 620 Pataca ($77) | $78 | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97 Pataca ($12) | $13 | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca ($5.11) | $4.84 | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 Pataca ($6) | $5.73 | + 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,321 Pataca ($537) | $446 | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca ($0.14) | $0.35 | - 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca ($147) | $37 | + 303% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 46 Pataca ($5.77) | $8 | - 31% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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