Cost of living in Macao compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 30% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Macao | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (€10) | €20 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Pataca (€1.19) | €12 | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (€4.60) | €7 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (€2.98) | €1.36 | + 120% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (€2.55) | €4.89 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (€3.24) | €3.33 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (€5.80) | €8 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (€3.70) | €2.69 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (€3.13) | €2.14 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (€0.83) | €2.48 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (€13) | €9 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (€1.72) | €2.52 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (€1.85) | €1.40 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Macao is about the same as in France | ||||
| Macao | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (€1,742) | €1,557 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (€1,232) | €1,357 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (€83) | €185 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (€1,198) | €895 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (€901) | €729 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (€81) | €124 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (€24) | €24 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (€537) | €317 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (€179) | €160 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (€7) | €11 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (€4.39) | €17 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 9% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Macao | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (€89) | €90 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (€42) | €42 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (€68) | €105 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (€83) | €117 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 22% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Macao | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (€32,671) | €27,824 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (€1.39) | €1.79 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (€43) | €66 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is about the same as in France | ||||
| Macao | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (€7) | €3.03 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (€7) | €7 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (€24) | €27 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (€5.67) | €5.82 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (€3.73) | €4.25 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (€6) | €4.31 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (€1.19) | €2.66 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (€1.43) | €2.82 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (€25) | €24 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 44% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Macao | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (€42) | €45 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (€48) | €24 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (€286) | €104 | + 176% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (€66) | €70 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (€10) | €12 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (€5.37) | €4.59 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (€8) | €7 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,550 Pataca (€543) | €657 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (€0.63) | €0.27 | + 129% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (€119) | €34 | + 249% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 43 Pataca (€5.07) | €12 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2024.
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Cost of living in Macao is 5% cheaper than in France
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