Cost of living in Macao compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 55% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macao | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (Rp 166,243) | Rp 66,842 | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (Rp 81,170) | Rp 55,395 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (Rp 73,568) | Rp 27,371 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (Rp 30,266) | Rp 20,566 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (Rp 40,846) | Rp 26,710 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (Rp 51,741) | Rp 17,108 | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (Rp 92,712) | Rp 60,984 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (Rp 59,175) | Rp 42,079 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (Rp 49,970) | Rp 22,926 | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (Rp 13,349) | Rp 35,271 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (Rp 208,432) | Rp 302,386 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (Rp 27,425) | Rp 22,667 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (Rp 29,518) | Rp 18,941 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 54% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macao | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (Rp 27,851,565) | Rp 22,619,700 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (Rp 19,695,027) | Rp 10,618,900 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (Rp 1,334,855) | Rp 974,948 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (Rp 19,152,313) | Rp 9,679,990 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (Rp 14,401,563) | Rp 6,177,300 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (Rp 1,295,925) | Rp 532,882 | + 143% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (Rp 389,772) | Rp 345,070 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (Rp 8,581,213) | Rp 3,867,100 | + 122% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (Rp 2,860,404) | Rp 1,394,900 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (Rp 115,682) | Rp 70,816 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (Rp 70,137) | Rp 77,214 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 54% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macao | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (Rp 1,430,202) | Rp 485,872 | + 194% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (Rp 664,914) | Rp 442,949 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (Rp 1,084,229) | Rp 1,218,390 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (Rp 1,334,855) | Rp 1,398,430 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 74% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macao | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (Rp 522,334,596) | Rp 492,973,000 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (Rp 22,286) | Rp 11,734 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (Rp 686,497) | Rp 190,182 | + 261% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 89% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macao | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (Rp 114,416) | Rp 36,367 | + 215% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (Rp 107,933) | Rp 60,467 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (Rp 381,387) | Rp 344,173 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (Rp 90,579) | Rp 67,999 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (Rp 59,592) | Rp 22,412 | + 166% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (Rp 99,590) | Rp 34,558 | + 188% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (Rp 18,970) | Rp 30,035 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (Rp 22,883) | Rp 15,580 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (Rp 404,982) | Rp 88,350 | + 358% | |
| Entertainment | + 170% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 170% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macao | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (Rp 667,428) | Rp 215,477 | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (Rp 762,774) | Rp 102,731 | + 642% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (Rp 4,576,647) | Rp 300,249 | + 1424% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (Rp 1,048,815) | Rp 545,546 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (Rp 162,090) | Rp 162,984 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (Rp 85,812) | Rp 40,430 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (Rp 123,951) | Rp 60,044 | + 106% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca (Rp 6,290,982) | Rp 9,505,300 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (Rp 10,014) | Rp 1,816 | + 451% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (Rp 1,906,936) | Rp 585,606 | + 226% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 Pataca (Rp 98,662) | Rp 35,424 | + 179% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 80% more expensive than in Indonesia
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