Cost of living in Israel compared to Macao
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 20% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Israel | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73 ₪ (156 Pataca) | 105 Pataca | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 ₪ (116 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (40 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (15 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (29 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (17 Pataca) | 22 Pataca | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (54 Pataca) | 72 Pataca | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (26 Pataca) | 22 Pataca | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.99 ₪ (13 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (24 Pataca) | 6.00 Pataca | + 298% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64 ₪ (137 Pataca) | 100 Pataca | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (27 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.39 ₪ (12 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | - 61% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 8% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Israel | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,800 ₪ (16,758 Pataca) | 22,000 Pataca | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,025 ₪ (12,944 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 774 ₪ (1,663 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,930 ₪ (12,741 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,332 ₪ (9,308 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 547 ₪ (1,175 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ (164 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,194 ₪ (2,564 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 662 ₪ (1,422 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 ₪ (94 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (136 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 270% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 27% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Israel | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ (731 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 ₪ (464 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 552 ₪ (1,186 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 480 ₪ (1,031 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 38% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Israel | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 161,867 ₪ (347,773 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 ₪ (17 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 246 ₪ (528 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 34% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Israel | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 ₪ (52 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (56 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 346 ₪ (744 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 272% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (48 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (44 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (30 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.95 ₪ (11 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (26 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 78 ₪ (168 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 36% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Israel | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 171 ₪ (368 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (190 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 633 ₪ (1,360 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264 ₪ (567 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 ₪ (126 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (31 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (69 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,178 ₪ (6,827 Pataca) | 4,550 Pataca | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (0.72 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 ₪ (403 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38 ₪ (81 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 426 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2025.
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Cost of living in Israel is 7% more expensive than in Macao
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