Cost of living in Macao is 28% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 4% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Macao | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Pataca (339 NT$) | 225 NT$ | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 Pataca (172 NT$) | 129 NT$ | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pataca (113 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 Pataca (67 NT$) | 87 NT$ | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 Pataca (105 NT$) | 89 NT$ | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Pataca (107 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Pataca (208 NT$) | 172 NT$ | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (85 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (95 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (47 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 Pataca (494 NT$) | 511 NT$ | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Pataca (58 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Pataca (51 NT$) | 24 NT$ | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 87% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Macao | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,372 Pataca (61,370 NT$) | 32,293 NT$ | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca (46,788 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca (3,168 NT$) | 1,882 NT$ | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca (44,043 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca (30,720 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 664 Pataca (2,488 NT$) | 1,323 NT$ | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca (657 NT$) | 700 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca (22,139 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca (4,836 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca (299 NT$) | 293 NT$ | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 Pataca (158 NT$) | 304 NT$ | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 12% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Macao | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca (2,312 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca (1,229 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca (2,553 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca (3,797 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 8% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Macao | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca (1,020,034 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (42 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223 Pataca (837 NT$) | 736 NT$ | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 100 Pataca (377 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 5% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Macao | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (227 NT$) | 208 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca (426 NT$) | 300 NT$ | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca (1,089 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 Pataca (159 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (127 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (232 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (49 NT$) | 58 NT$ | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca (91 NT$) | 82 NT$ | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca (978 NT$) | 354 NT$ | + 176% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 45% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Macao | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 338 Pataca (1,266 NT$) | 582 NT$ | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 262 Pataca (983 NT$) | 543 NT$ | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,290 Pataca (4,837 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 620 Pataca (2,324 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97 Pataca (364 NT$) | 286 NT$ | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (154 NT$) | 124 NT$ | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 Pataca (190 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,321 Pataca (16,199 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (4.14 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca (4,450 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | + 220% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (189 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 89% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% | ||
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These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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