Cost of living in Macao is 141% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia)
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| Food | + 112% | |||
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| Food in Macao is 112% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 89 Pataca (Rp 181,172) | Rp 37,703 | + 381% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45 Pataca (Rp 92,567) | Rp 39,973 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 Pataca (Rp 72,343) | Rp 23,165 | + 212% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (Rp 33,508) | Rp 18,049 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29 Pataca (Rp 59,690) | Rp 25,211 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 Pataca (Rp 54,055) | Rp 12,594 | + 329% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59 Pataca (Rp 119,927) | Rp 78,572 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (Rp 48,006) | Rp 30,473 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Pataca (Rp 47,453) | Rp 16,198 | + 193% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 Pataca (Rp 22,593) | Rp 33,369 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 Pataca (Rp 244,670) | Rp 282,418 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (Rp 28,982) | Rp 17,656 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 Pataca (Rp 36,148) | Rp 9,887 | + 266% | |
| Housing | + 439% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 439% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,912 Pataca (Rp 36,619,187) | Rp 4,295,600 | + 752% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca (Rp 25,517,879) | Rp 2,665,520 | + 857% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca (Rp 1,727,963) | Rp 300,000 | + 476% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca (Rp 24,020,736) | Rp 2,905,070 | + 727% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca (Rp 16,754,450) | Rp 1,799,060 | + 831% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 664 Pataca (Rp 1,356,713) | Rp 227,889 | + 495% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca (Rp 358,106) | Rp 253,012 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca (Rp 12,074,461) | Rp 4,654,350 | + 159% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca (Rp 2,637,675) | Rp 1,792,990 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca (Rp 163,140) | Rp 59,293 | + 175% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 Pataca (Rp 86,326) | Rp 50,000 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 54% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca (Rp 1,260,968) | Rp 727,948 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca (Rp 670,462) | Rp 537,077 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca (Rp 1,392,533) | Rp 795,224 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca (Rp 2,070,711) | Rp 960,755 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 76% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca (Rp 556,318,639) | Rp 362,000,000 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (Rp 22,857) | Rp 9,406 | + 143% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223 Pataca (Rp 456,476) | Rp 225,665 | + 102% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 101 Pataca (Rp 205,536) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 164% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 164% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (Rp 123,873) | Rp 82,500 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca (Rp 232,136) | Rp 17,000 | + 1266% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca (Rp 594,100) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 Pataca (Rp 86,822) | Rp 21,455 | + 305% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (Rp 69,349) | Rp 17,198 | + 303% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (Rp 126,494) | Rp 39,875 | + 217% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (Rp 26,979) | Rp 9,974 | + 170% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca (Rp 49,900) | Rp 10,748 | + 364% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca (Rp 533,450) | Rp 25,000 | + 2034% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 81% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 338 Pataca (Rp 690,305) | Rp 166,567 | + 314% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 262 Pataca (Rp 535,866) | Rp 73,691 | + 627% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,290 Pataca (Rp 2,637,982) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 620 Pataca (Rp 1,267,365) | Rp 236,724 | + 435% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97 Pataca (Rp 198,334) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (Rp 84,116) | Rp 40,757 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 Pataca (Rp 103,888) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,392 Pataca (Rp 8,979,486) | Rp 22,000,000 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (Rp 2,258) | Rp 2,250 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca (Rp 2,427,036) | Rp 365,376 | + 564% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 46 Pataca (Rp 95,047) | Rp 17,935 | + 430% | |
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TOTAL | + 141% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
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