Cost of living in Macao is 105% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan)
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| Food | + 153% | |||
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| Food in Macao is 153% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Pataca (5,021 KZT) | 1,525 KZT | + 229% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 Pataca (2,551 KZT) | 1,369 KZT | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pataca (1,677 KZT) | 728 KZT | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 Pataca (986 KZT) | 252 KZT | + 292% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 Pataca (1,563 KZT) | 436 KZT | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Pataca (1,583 KZT) | 481 KZT | + 229% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Pataca (3,078 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (1,254 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (1,408 KZT) | 217 KZT | + 549% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (698 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 Pataca (7,326 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Pataca (863 KZT) | 432 KZT | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Pataca (750 KZT) | 145 KZT | + 418% | |
| Housing | + 273% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 273% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,372 Pataca (910,130 KZT) | 124,433 KZT | + 631% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca (693,877 KZT) | 78,037 KZT | + 789% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca (46,986 KZT) | 36,229 KZT | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca (653,167 KZT) | 145,000 KZT | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca (455,584 KZT) | 57,694 KZT | + 690% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 664 Pataca (36,891 KZT) | 23,103 KZT | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca (9,738 KZT) | 4,212 KZT | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca (328,326 KZT) | 154,711 KZT | + 112% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca (71,723 KZT) | 30,008 KZT | + 139% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca (4,436 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 Pataca (2,347 KZT) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Macao is about the same as in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca (34,288 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca (18,231 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca (37,865 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca (56,306 KZT) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 23% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca (15,127,309 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (622 KZT) | 160 KZT | + 288% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223 Pataca (12,412 KZT) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 100 Pataca (5,586 KZT) | 2,727 KZT | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 22% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (3,368 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca (6,312 KZT) | 1,286 KZT | + 391% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca (16,155 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 Pataca (2,361 KZT) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (1,886 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (3,440 KZT) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (734 KZT) | 263 KZT | + 179% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca (1,357 KZT) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca (14,505 KZT) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Macao is about the same as in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 338 Pataca (18,771 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 262 Pataca (14,571 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,290 Pataca (71,731 KZT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 620 Pataca (34,462 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97 Pataca (5,393 KZT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (2,287 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 Pataca (2,825 KZT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,321 Pataca (240,238 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (61 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca (65,996 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (2,807 KZT) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 105% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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