Cost of living in Andorra compared to Macao
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Food | + 52% | |||
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Food in Andorra is 52% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
Andorra | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €27 (247 Pataca) | 105 Pataca | + 135% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (96 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | + 112% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (58 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | + 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (11 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.72 (43 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (20 Pataca) | 22 Pataca | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (67 Pataca) | 72 Pataca | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.87 (35 Pataca) | 22 Pataca | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.40 (31 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 138% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.20 (20 Pataca) | 6.00 Pataca | + 233% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €19 (174 Pataca) | 100 Pataca | + 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.65 (24 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 73% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.49 (14 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | - 55% | |
Housing | + 38% | |||
Housing in Andorra is 38% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
Andorra | Macao | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,636 (24,015 Pataca) | 22,000 Pataca | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,560 (14,208 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | + 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €92 (836 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,388 (12,647 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €977 (8,900 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €338 (3,079 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 353% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €54 (496 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | + 143% | |
40” flat screen tv | €243 (2,211 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €60 (544 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.94 (54 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (143 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 289% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Andorra is 26% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
Andorra | Macao | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (911 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | + 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (455 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | + 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (861 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €70 (638 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | - 9% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Andorra is 14% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
Andorra | Macao | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,000 (236,829 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (13 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (273 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | - 24% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Andorra is 30% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
Andorra | Macao | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.00 (18 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (27 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (137 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | - 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.00 (18 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | - 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (28 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (27 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (11 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.50 (14 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (182 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 14% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Andorra is 18% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
Andorra | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (254 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 (115 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (521 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €36 (332 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €16 (146 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | + 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (29 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.52 (23 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €300 (2,733 Pataca) | 4,550 Pataca | - 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.77 (7 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | + 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (535 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (69 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | + 50% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |

These prices were last updated on April 09, 2025.
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Cost of living in Andorra is 11% more expensive than in Macao
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