Cost of living in Macao compared to Greece
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Macao is 8% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
Macao | Greece | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (€10) | €12 | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Pataca (€1.14) | €8 | - 86% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (€4.39) | €4.69 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (€2.85) | €1.59 | + 79% | |
12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (€2.44) | €4.25 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (€3.09) | €1.96 | + 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (€5.54) | €7 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (€3.53) | €1.86 | + 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (€2.98) | €1.21 | + 148% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (€0.80) | €1.56 | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (€12) | €12 | + 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (€1.64) | €2.36 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (€1.76) | €0.72 | + 143% | |
Housing | + 58% | |||
Housing in Macao is 58% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Macao | Greece | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (€1,663) | €779 | + 114% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (€1,176) | €633 | + 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (€80) | €151 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (€1,144) | €514 | + 122% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (€860) | €379 | + 127% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (€77) | €151 | - 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (€23) | €21 | + 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (€512) | €367 | + 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (€171) | €109 | + 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (€7) | €10 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (€4.19) | €7 | - 37% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Macao is 5% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Macao | Greece | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (€85) | €61 | + 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (€40) | €34 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (€65) | €98 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (€80) | €135 | - 41% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Macao is 13% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Macao | Greece | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (€31,193) | €28,344 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (€1.33) | €1.91 | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (€41) | €28 | + 45% | |
Personal Care | + 0% | |||
Personal Care in Macao is about the same as in Greece | ||||
Macao | Greece | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (€7) | €4.45 | + 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (€6) | €5.67 | + 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (€23) | €50 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (€5.41) | €2.00 | + 170% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (€3.56) | €3.37 | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (€5.95) | €3.00 | + 98% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (€1.13) | €2.86 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (€1.37) | €2.37 | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (€24) | €12 | + 103% | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in Macao is 39% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Macao | Greece | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (€40) | €33 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (€46) | €15 | + 203% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (€273) | €39 | + 599% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (€63) | €45 | + 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (€10) | €9 | + 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (€5.12) | €4.00 | + 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (€7) | €5.38 | + 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca (€376) | €843 | - 55% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (€0.60) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (€114) | €33 | + 244% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 43 Pataca (€4.85) | €5.01 | - 3% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2024.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 376 prices entered by 78 different people.
Cost of living in Macao is 22% more expensive than in Greece
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