Cost of living in Macao compared to Barbados
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 48% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Macao | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (22 Bds$) | 35 Bds$ | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (11 Bds$) | 22 Bds$ | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (10 Bds$) | 15 Bds$ | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (3.97 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (5.35 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (7 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (12 Bds$) | 34 Bds$ | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (8 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (7 Bds$) | 9 Bds$ | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (1.75 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (27 Bds$) | 55 Bds$ | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (3.59 Bds$) | 7 Bds$ | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (3.87 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 30% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Macao | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (3,650 Bds$) | 5,921 Bds$ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (2,581 Bds$) | 2,000 Bds$ | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (175 Bds$) | 315 Bds$ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (2,510 Bds$) | 4,000 Bds$ | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (1,888 Bds$) | 1,750 Bds$ | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (170 Bds$) | 297 Bds$ | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (51 Bds$) | 80 Bds$ | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (1,125 Bds$) | 1,000 Bds$ | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (375 Bds$) | 700 Bds$ | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (15 Bds$) | 19 Bds$ | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (9 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 58% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Macao | Barbados | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (187 Bds$) | 310 Bds$ | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (87 Bds$) | 220 Bds$ | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (142 Bds$) | 640 Bds$ | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (175 Bds$) | 260 Bds$ | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 27% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Macao | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (68,460 Bds$) | 80,000 Bds$ | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (2.92 Bds$) | 4.08 Bds$ | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (90 Bds$) | 140 Bds$ | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 40% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Macao | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (15 Bds$) | 20 Bds$ | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (14 Bds$) | 33 Bds$ | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (50 Bds$) | 180 Bds$ | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (12 Bds$) | 31 Bds$ | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (8 Bds$) | 11 Bds$ | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (13 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (2.49 Bds$) | 4.48 Bds$ | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (3.00 Bds$) | 5.29 Bds$ | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (53 Bds$) | 23 Bds$ | + 126% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 15% more expensive than in Barbados | ||||
| Macao | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (87 Bds$) | 95 Bds$ | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (100 Bds$) | 40 Bds$ | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (600 Bds$) | 110 Bds$ | + 445% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (137 Bds$) | 275 Bds$ | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (21 Bds$) | 27 Bds$ | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (11 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (16 Bds$) | 10 Bds$ | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca (825 Bds$) | 1,600 Bds$ | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (1.31 Bds$) | 0.73 Bds$ | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (250 Bds$) | 160 Bds$ | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 Pataca (13 Bds$) | 17 Bds$ | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 55 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Macao is 30% cheaper than in Barbados
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