Cost of living in Macao compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 12% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Macao | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (€11) | €19 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Pataca (€1.21) | €9 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (€4.66) | €5.86 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (€3.02) | €1.23 | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (€2.59) | €3.65 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (€3.28) | €2.27 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (€5.87) | €7 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (€3.75) | €1.54 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (€3.17) | €1.28 | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (€0.85) | €1.58 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (€13) | €7 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (€1.74) | €2.34 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (€1.87) | €0.89 | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 31% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Macao | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (€1,764) | €1,057 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (€1,248) | €830 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (€85) | €155 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (€1,213) | €664 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (€912) | €533 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (€82) | €213 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (€25) | €20 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (€544) | €597 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (€181) | €95 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (€7) | €17 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (€4.44) | €12 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 54% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Macao | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (€91) | €49 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (€42) | €26 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (€69) | €77 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (€85) | €64 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is about the same as in Croatia | ||||
| Macao | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (€33,092) | €24,682 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (€1.41) | €1.47 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (€43) | €47 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 22% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Macao | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (€7) | €7 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (€24) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (€5.74) | €5.00 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (€3.78) | €2.91 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (€6) | €2.24 | + 181% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (€1.20) | €1.00 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (€1.45) | €2.00 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (€26) | €12 | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 57% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Macao | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (€42) | €39 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (€48) | €15 | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (€290) | €30 | + 866% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (€66) | €74 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (€10) | €10 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (€5.44) | €2.72 | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (€8) | €3.95 | + 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,550 Pataca (€550) | €1,450 | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (€0.63) | €0.12 | + 429% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (€121) | €65 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 43 Pataca (€5.14) | €5.25 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 221 prices entered by 55 different people.
Cost of living in Macao is 19% more expensive than in Croatia
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