Cost of living in Macao compared to Hong Kong
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 18% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Macao | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (HK$85) | HK$87 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (HK$41) | HK$46 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (HK$37) | HK$43 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (HK$15) | HK$22 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (HK$21) | HK$32 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (HK$26) | HK$28 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (HK$47) | HK$93 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (HK$30) | HK$32 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (HK$25) | HK$24 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (HK$7) | HK$14 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (HK$106) | HK$151 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (HK$14) | HK$20 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (HK$15) | HK$21 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 61% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Macao | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (HK$14,182) | HK$47,547 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (HK$10,029) | HK$30,601 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (HK$680) | HK$1,595 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (HK$9,752) | HK$27,035 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (HK$7,333) | HK$15,335 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (HK$660) | HK$481 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (HK$198) | HK$152 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (HK$4,369) | HK$5,571 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (HK$1,456) | HK$1,720 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (HK$59) | HK$86 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (HK$36) | HK$95 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 13% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Macao | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (HK$728) | HK$411 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (HK$339) | HK$364 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (HK$552) | HK$552 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (HK$680) | HK$500 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 30% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Macao | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (HK$265,968) | HK$343,002 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (HK$11) | HK$22 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (HK$350) | HK$488 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Macao | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (HK$58) | HK$48 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (HK$55) | HK$40 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (HK$194) | HK$300 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (HK$46) | HK$66 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (HK$30) | HK$34 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (HK$51) | HK$30 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (HK$10) | HK$15 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (HK$12) | HK$25 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (HK$206) | HK$91 | + 125% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 8% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Macao | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (HK$340) | HK$251 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (HK$388) | HK$219 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (HK$2,330) | HK$450 | + 418% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (HK$534) | HK$843 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (HK$83) | HK$145 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (HK$44) | HK$46 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (HK$63) | HK$51 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca (HK$3,203) | HK$3,000 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (HK$5.10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (HK$971) | HK$861 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 Pataca (HK$50) | HK$71 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 335 prices entered by 91 different people.
Cost of living in Macao is 36% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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