Cost of living in Macao compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Macao | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (¥1,459) | ¥1,363 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (¥713) | ¥730 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (¥646) | ¥495 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (¥266) | ¥201 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (¥359) | ¥305 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (¥454) | ¥767 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (¥814) | ¥946 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (¥519) | ¥1,031 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (¥439) | ¥533 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (¥117) | ¥278 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (¥1,830) | ¥1,548 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (¥241) | ¥215 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (¥259) | ¥234 | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Macao | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (¥244,492) | ¥244,699 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (¥172,891) | ¥158,243 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (¥11,718) | ¥25,820 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (¥168,127) | ¥160,362 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (¥126,423) | ¥77,046 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (¥11,376) | ¥14,294 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (¥3,422) | ¥4,871 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (¥75,329) | ¥48,870 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (¥25,110) | ¥15,337 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (¥1,016) | ¥1,133 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (¥616) | ¥2,104 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 29% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Macao | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (¥12,555) | ¥6,668 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (¥5,837) | ¥4,851 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (¥9,518) | ¥8,488 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (¥11,718) | ¥13,856 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Macao | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (¥4,585,267) | ¥2,565,900 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (¥196) | ¥163 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 193 Pataca (¥3,223) | ¥13,212 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Macao | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (¥1,004) | ¥1,518 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (¥947) | ¥1,957 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (¥3,348) | ¥5,701 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (¥795) | ¥2,205 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (¥523) | ¥616 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (¥874) | ¥586 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (¥167) | ¥177 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (¥201) | ¥182 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (¥3,555) | ¥4,617 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 50% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Macao | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 339 Pataca (¥5,675) | ¥5,079 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 197 Pataca (¥3,295) | ¥3,615 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (¥23,436) | ¥12,532 | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 889 Pataca (¥14,881) | ¥6,087 | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 Pataca (¥1,982) | ¥1,136 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 Pataca (¥647) | ¥506 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59 Pataca (¥993) | ¥577 | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,099 Pataca (¥135,576) | ¥126,411 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (¥88) | ¥48 | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (¥16,740) | ¥10,173 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (¥837) | ¥595 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 4% cheaper than in Japan
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