Cost of living in Macao compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 27% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Macao | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (C$15) | C$23 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Pataca (C$1.68) | C$13 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (C$6) | C$9 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (C$4.20) | C$3.00 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (C$3.60) | C$5.66 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (C$4.56) | C$5.19 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (C$8) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (C$5.22) | C$5.01 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (C$4.41) | C$3.05 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (C$1.18) | C$3.60 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (C$18) | C$18 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (C$2.42) | C$3.10 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (C$2.60) | C$2.93 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 22% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Macao | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (C$2,455) | C$2,735 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (C$1,736) | C$2,124 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (C$118) | C$221 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (C$1,688) | C$1,779 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (C$1,270) | C$1,401 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (C$114) | C$126 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (C$34) | C$73 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (C$757) | C$441 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (C$252) | C$208 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (C$10) | C$14 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (C$6) | C$29 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 10% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Macao | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (C$126) | C$80 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (C$59) | C$57 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (C$96) | C$122 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (C$118) | C$149 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Macao | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (C$46,050) | C$30,938 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (C$1.96) | C$1.67 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (C$61) | C$105 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Macao | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (C$10) | C$13 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (C$10) | C$29 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (C$34) | C$114 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (C$8) | C$9 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (C$5.25) | C$7 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (C$9) | C$6 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (C$1.67) | C$4.94 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (C$2.02) | C$3.44 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (C$36) | C$31 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 40% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Macao | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (C$59) | C$65 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (C$67) | C$32 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (C$403) | C$170 | + 137% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (C$92) | C$113 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (C$14) | C$15 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (C$8) | C$5.37 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (C$11) | C$7 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca (C$555) | C$755 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (C$0.88) | C$0.43 | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (C$168) | C$63 | + 169% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 Pataca (C$9) | C$17 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Macao is 13% cheaper than in Canada
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