Cost of living in Mexico compared to Macao
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 9% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Mexico | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 330 (134 Pataca) | 105 Pataca | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 178 (72 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 71 (29 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 29 (12 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 49 (20 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 34 (14 Pataca) | 22 Pataca | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 91 (37 Pataca) | 72 Pataca | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (19 Pataca) | 22 Pataca | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (14 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 31 (12 Pataca) | 6.00 Pataca | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 261 (106 Pataca) | 100 Pataca | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 39 (16 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 28 (11 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 47% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Mexico | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 22,939 (9,295 Pataca) | 22,000 Pataca | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 12,161 (4,928 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,250 (507 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 15,085 (6,113 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,908 (3,204 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 743 (301 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 412 (167 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,750 (2,330 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,317 (939 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 132 (54 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 139 (56 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 53% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 24% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Mexico | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 990 (401 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 739 (300 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,713 (694 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,413 (572 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 27% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Mexico | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 392,521 (159,051 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (10 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 655 (266 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is about the same as in Macao | ||||
| Mexico | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 107 (43 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 284 (115 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 650 (264 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 95 (38 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 68 (28 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 84 (34 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 45 (18 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 44 (18 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 297 (120 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 61% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Mexico | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 387 (157 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 175 (71 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 911 (369 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 848 (343 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 181 (73 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 102 (41 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 58 (24 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,177 (4,529 Pataca) | 4,550 Pataca | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.42 (0.98 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 908 (368 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 81 (33 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,741 prices entered by 667 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 37% cheaper than in Macao
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