Cost of living in Macao is 47% more expensive than in Shuangyashan (China)
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| Food | + 108% | |||
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| Food in Macao is 108% more expensive than in Shuangyashan (China) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Shuangyashan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Pataca (81元) | 20元 | + 307% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 Pataca (41元) | 32元 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pataca (27元) | 12元 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 Pataca (18元) | 8元 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 Pataca (25元) | 7元 | + 284% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Pataca (26元) | 3.00元 | + 754% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Pataca (50元) | 10元 | + 398% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (20元) | 3.00元 | + 577% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (23元) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (11元) | 12元 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 Pataca (119元) | 80元 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Pataca (14元) | 15元 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Pataca (12元) | 6.00元 | + 102% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Macao is about the same as in Shuangyashan (China) | ||||
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| Macao | Shuangyashan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,372 Pataca (14,739元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca (11,237元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca (761元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca (10,578元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca (7,378元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 664 Pataca (597元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca (158元) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca (5,317元) | 1,600元 | + 232% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca (1,162元) | 800元 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca (72元) | 30元 | + 139% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 Pataca (38元) | 50元 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 144% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 144% more expensive than in Shuangyashan (China) | ||||
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| Macao | Shuangyashan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca (555元) | 60元 | + 825% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca (295元) | 150元 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca (613元) | 600元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca (912元) | 200元 | + 356% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 37% more expensive than in Shuangyashan (China) | ||||
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| Macao | Shuangyashan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca (244,976元) | 120,000元 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (10元) | 7元 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223 Pataca (201元) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 100 Pataca (90元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 114% more expensive than in Shuangyashan (China) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Shuangyashan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (55元) | 15元 | + 264% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca (102元) | 15元 | + 581% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca (262元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 Pataca (38元) | 30元 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (31元) | 6元 | + 389% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (56元) | 14元 | + 298% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (12元) | 6.00元 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca (22元) | 10元 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca (235元) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 104% more expensive than in Shuangyashan (China) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Shuangyashan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 338 Pataca (304元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 262 Pataca (236元) | 80元 | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,290 Pataca (1,162元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 620 Pataca (558元) | 50元 | + 1016% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97 Pataca (87元) | 80元 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (37元) | 80元 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 Pataca (46元) | 6.00元 | + 662% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,321 Pataca (3,890元) | 6,000元 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (0.99元) | 0.50元 | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca (1,069元) | 30元 | + 3463% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (45元) | 10元 | + 355% | |
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TOTAL | + 47% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 14 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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