Cost of living in Macao compared to Canada
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Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Macao is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Macao | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (C$15) | C$24 | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Pataca (C$1.67) | C$14 | - 88% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (C$6) | C$10 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (C$4.19) | C$3.28 | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (C$3.59) | C$5.88 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (C$4.54) | C$5.56 | - 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (C$8) | C$11 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (C$5.19) | C$5.47 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (C$4.39) | C$3.31 | + 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (C$1.17) | C$4.03 | - 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (C$18) | C$21 | - 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (C$2.41) | C$3.23 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (C$2.59) | C$2.58 | + 1% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Macao is 27% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Macao | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (C$2,445) | C$2,889 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (C$1,729) | C$2,295 | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (C$117) | C$240 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (C$1,681) | C$2,062 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (C$1,264) | C$1,501 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (C$114) | C$128 | - 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (C$34) | C$65 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (C$753) | C$401 | + 88% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (C$251) | C$213 | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (C$10) | C$14 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (C$6) | C$30 | - 79% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Macao is 4% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Macao | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (C$126) | C$80 | + 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (C$58) | C$57 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (C$95) | C$147 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (C$117) | C$173 | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Macao is 22% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Macao | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (C$45,856) | C$33,546 | + 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (C$1.96) | C$1.60 | + 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (C$60) | C$106 | - 43% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Macao is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Macao | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (C$10) | C$11 | - 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (C$9) | C$24 | - 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (C$33) | C$103 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (C$5.23) | C$6 | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (C$9) | C$6 | + 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (C$1.67) | C$4.45 | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (C$2.01) | C$3.63 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (C$36) | C$31 | + 15% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Macao is 29% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Macao | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (C$59) | C$68 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (C$67) | C$31 | + 116% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (C$402) | C$217 | + 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (C$92) | C$129 | - 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (C$14) | C$15 | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (C$8) | C$5.88 | + 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (C$11) | C$8 | + 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca (C$552) | C$808 | - 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (C$0.88) | C$0.44 | + 98% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (C$167) | C$67 | + 150% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 43 Pataca (C$7) | C$18 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Macao is 16% cheaper than in Canada
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