Cost of living in Macao compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 31% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Macao | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca ($11) | $8 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca ($5.24) | $7 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca ($4.75) | $2.76 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca ($1.95) | $1.05 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca ($2.64) | $2.42 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca ($3.34) | $1.21 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca ($5.98) | $3.80 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca ($3.82) | $2.03 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca ($3.22) | $1.18 | + 172% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca ($0.86) | $1.54 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca ($13) | $15 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca ($1.77) | $2.08 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca ($1.90) | $0.96 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 103% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Macao | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca ($1,797) | $676 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca ($1,271) | $399 | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca ($86) | $58 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca ($1,236) | $530 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca ($929) | $292 | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca ($84) | $44 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca ($25) | $24 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca ($554) | $457 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca ($185) | $162 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca ($7) | $7 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca ($4.52) | $10 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Macao | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca ($92) | $60 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca ($43) | $45 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca ($70) | $112 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca ($86) | $82 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 76% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Macao | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca ($33,699) | $20,603 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca ($1.44) | $0.83 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca ($44) | $22 | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 8% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Macao | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca ($7) | $6 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca ($7) | $9 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca ($25) | $36 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca ($5.84) | $7 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca ($3.84) | $4.12 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca ($6) | $7 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca ($1.22) | $2.16 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca ($1.48) | $1.68 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca ($26) | $14 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 105% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Macao | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca ($43) | $18 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca ($49) | $12 | + 295% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca ($295) | $43 | + 587% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca ($68) | $51 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca ($10) | $10 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca ($5.54) | $3.46 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca ($8) | $1.84 | + 334% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca ($406) | $838 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca ($0.65) | $0.20 | + 221% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca ($123) | $51 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 Pataca ($6) | $4.92 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Macao is 67% more expensive than in Ecuador
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