Cost of living in Macao compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Macao | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (73元) | 58元 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (36元) | 42元 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (32元) | 15元 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (13元) | 18元 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (18元) | 19元 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (23元) | 11元 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (41元) | 59元 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (26元) | 16元 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (22元) | 7元 | + 224% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (5.89元) | 6元 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (92元) | 131元 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (12元) | 11元 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (13元) | 14元 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Macao | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (12,285元) | 13,552元 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (8,687元) | 8,345元 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (589元) | 445元 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (8,448元) | 7,828元 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (6,352元) | 4,160元 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (572元) | 225元 | + 154% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (172元) | 123元 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (3,785元) | 1,393元 | + 172% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (1,262元) | 646元 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (51元) | 74元 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (31元) | 51元 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Macao | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (631元) | 491元 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (293元) | 261元 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (478元) | 609元 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (589元) | 662元 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Macao | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (230,396元) | 150,872元 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (10元) | 9元 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (303元) | 206元 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Macao | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (50元) | 29元 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (48元) | 23元 | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (168元) | 371元 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (40元) | 37元 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (26元) | 23元 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (44元) | 33元 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (8元) | 14元 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (10元) | 13元 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (179元) | 63元 | + 185% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 87% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Macao | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (294元) | 267元 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (336元) | 114元 | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (2,019元) | 1,234元 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (463元) | 473元 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (71元) | 81元 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (38元) | 35元 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (55元) | 31元 | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca (2,775元) | 3,289元 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (4.42元) | 0.24元 | + 1717% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (841元) | 449元 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 55 Pataca (46元) | 29元 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 29% more expensive than in China
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