Cost of living in Macao compared to Jordan
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 11% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Macao | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (Dinar 8) | Dinar 8 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (Dinar 3.741) | Dinar 5.375 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (Dinar 3.391) | Dinar 2.665 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (Dinar 1.395) | Dinar 1.120 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (Dinar 1.883) | Dinar 1.606 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (Dinar 2.385) | Dinar 0.611 | + 290% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (Dinar 4.273) | Dinar 3.323 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (Dinar 2.727) | Dinar 1.349 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (Dinar 2.303) | Dinar 0.529 | + 335% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (Dinar 0.615) | Dinar 3.595 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (Dinar 10) | Dinar 15 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (Dinar 1.264) | Dinar 1.066 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (Dinar 1.360) | Dinar 0.279 | + 387% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 77% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Macao | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (Dinar 1,284) | Dinar 646 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (Dinar 908) | Dinar 358 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (Dinar 62) | Dinar 56 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (Dinar 883) | Dinar 485 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (Dinar 664) | Dinar 236 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (Dinar 60) | Dinar 29 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (Dinar 18) | Dinar 16 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (Dinar 395) | Dinar 172 | + 130% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (Dinar 132) | Dinar 103 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (Dinar 5.332) | Dinar 5.986 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (Dinar 3.232) | Dinar 5.061 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 26% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Macao | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (Dinar 66) | Dinar 49 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (Dinar 31) | Dinar 54 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (Dinar 50) | Dinar 62 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (Dinar 62) | Dinar 59 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 5% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Macao | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (Dinar 24,073) | Dinar 21,803 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (Dinar 1.027) | Dinar 1.046 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (Dinar 32) | Dinar 30 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 6% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Macao | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (Dinar 5.273) | Dinar 2.699 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (Dinar 4.974) | Dinar 8 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (Dinar 18) | Dinar 21 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (Dinar 4.175) | Dinar 5.838 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (Dinar 2.746) | Dinar 2.893 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (Dinar 4.590) | Dinar 3.658 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (Dinar 0.874) | Dinar 1.811 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (Dinar 1.055) | Dinar 2.135 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (Dinar 19) | Dinar 7 | + 186% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 69% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Macao | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (Dinar 31) | Dinar 32 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (Dinar 35) | Dinar 19 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (Dinar 211) | Dinar 41 | + 415% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (Dinar 48) | Dinar 49 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (Dinar 3.955) | Dinar 3.742 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (Dinar 5.713) | Dinar 5.588 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca (Dinar 290) | Dinar 273 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (Dinar 0.462) | Dinar 0.100 | + 364% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (Dinar 88) | Dinar 52 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 Pataca (Dinar 4.547) | Dinar 2.608 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 29% more expensive than in Jordan
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