Cost of living in Macao compared to Germany
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 14% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Macao | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (€10) | €16 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (€4.83) | €9 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (€4.38) | €5.33 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (€1.80) | €1.22 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (€2.43) | €3.73 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (€3.08) | €2.78 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (€5.51) | €7 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (€3.52) | €2.66 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (€2.97) | €1.86 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (€0.79) | €0.98 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (€12) | €7 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (€1.63) | €2.03 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (€1.76) | €1.68 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 22% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Macao | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (€1,657) | €1,936 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (€1,171) | €1,525 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (€79) | €217 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (€1,139) | €1,221 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (€857) | €939 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (€77) | €181 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (€23) | €34 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (€510) | €455 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (€170) | €114 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (€7) | €10 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (€4.17) | €16 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Macao | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (€85) | €85 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (€40) | €35 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (€64) | €90 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (€79) | €114 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 27% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Macao | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (€31,067) | €26,853 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (€1.33) | €1.96 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (€41) | €71 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 21% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Macao | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (€7) | €11 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (€6) | €8 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (€23) | €84 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (€5.39) | €3.44 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (€3.54) | €2.79 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (€5.92) | €3.77 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (€1.13) | €1.55 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (€1.36) | €1.59 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (€24) | €21 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 67% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Macao | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (€40) | €41 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (€45) | €24 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (€272) | €146 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (€62) | €58 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (€10) | €10 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (€5.10) | €3.45 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (€7) | €4.02 | + 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca (€374) | €809 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (€0.60) | €0.11 | + 463% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (€113) | €42 | + 169% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 Pataca (€5.87) | €8 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Macao is 10% cheaper than in Germany
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