Cost of living in Macao compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 10% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Macao | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (239 Kč) | 229 Kč | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (117 Kč) | 186 Kč | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (106 Kč) | 101 Kč | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (43 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (59 Kč) | 80 Kč | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (74 Kč) | 78 Kč | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (133 Kč) | 142 Kč | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (85 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (72 Kč) | 25 Kč | + 189% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (19 Kč) | 23 Kč | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (299 Kč) | 153 Kč | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (39 Kč) | 41 Kč | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (42 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 19% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 5% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Macao | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (40,012 Kč) | 39,712 Kč | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (28,294 Kč) | 27,951 Kč | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (1,918 Kč) | 5,414 Kč | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (27,514 Kč) | 22,666 Kč | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (20,689 Kč) | 17,076 Kč | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (1,862 Kč) | 4,407 Kč | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (560 Kč) | 515 Kč | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (12,328 Kč) | 11,080 Kč | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (4,109 Kč) | 3,820 Kč | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (166 Kč) | 288 Kč | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (101 Kč) | 313 Kč | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is about the same as in Czech Republic | ||||
| Macao | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (2,055 Kč) | 1,990 Kč | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (955 Kč) | 924 Kč | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (1,558 Kč) | 2,087 Kč | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (1,918 Kč) | 2,578 Kč | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 26% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Macao | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (750,390 Kč) | 692,482 Kč | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (32 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (986 Kč) | 543 Kč | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 8% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Macao | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (164 Kč) | 148 Kč | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (155 Kč) | 200 Kč | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (548 Kč) | 876 Kč | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (130 Kč) | 133 Kč | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (86 Kč) | 77 Kč | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (143 Kč) | 91 Kč | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (27 Kč) | 50 Kč | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (33 Kč) | 61 Kč | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (582 Kč) | 568 Kč | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 81% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Macao | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (959 Kč) | 705 Kč | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (1,096 Kč) | 488 Kč | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (6,575 Kč) | 1,494 Kč | + 340% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (1,507 Kč) | 1,167 Kč | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (233 Kč) | 202 Kč | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (123 Kč) | 71 Kč | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (178 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 256% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca (9,038 Kč) | 20,291 Kč | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (14 Kč) | 3.67 Kč | + 292% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (2,740 Kč) | 1,306 Kč | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 Pataca (142 Kč) | 146 Kč | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 810 prices entered by 105 different people.
Cost of living in Macao is 19% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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