Cost of living in Macao compared to Fiji
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Macao is about the same as in Fiji | ||||
Macao | Fiji | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (25 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Pataca (2.88 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | - 81% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (11 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (7 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 199% | |
12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (6 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (8 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (14 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (9 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 116% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (8 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 197% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (2.02 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (31 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 90% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (4.14 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (4.46 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | + 147% | |
Housing | + 68% | |||
Housing in Macao is 68% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Macao | Fiji | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (4,206 FJ$) | 2,033 FJ$ | + 107% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (2,974 FJ$) | 1,000 FJ$ | + 197% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (202 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (2,892 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 184% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (2,175 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 95% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (196 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | - 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (59 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | - 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (1,296 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (432 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (17 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (11 FJ$) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 220% | |||
Clothes in Macao is 220% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Macao | Fiji | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (216 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 440% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (100 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 302% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (164 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (202 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 34% | |
Transportation | + 118% | |||
Transportation in Macao is 118% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Macao | Fiji | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (78,880 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 125% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (3.37 FJ$) | 1.00 FJ$ | + 237% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (104 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 121% | |
Personal Care | + 62% | |||
Personal Care in Macao is 62% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Macao | Fiji | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (17 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (16 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 131% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (58 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | - 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (14 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 128% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (9 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (15 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 149% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (2.86 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (3.46 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (61 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 698% | |
Entertainment | + 181% | |||
Entertainment in Macao is 181% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Macao | Fiji | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (101 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 234% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (115 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 557% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (691 FJ$) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (158 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 216% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (24 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 132% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (13 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 99% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (19 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 210% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,550 Pataca (1,310 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (1.51 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 697% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (288 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | + 188% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 43 Pataca (12 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 23% | |
TOTAL | + 82% |
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Cost of living in Macao is 82% more expensive than in Fiji
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