Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Macao
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| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 27% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Netherlands | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (134 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (88 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 784% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.54 (48 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (11 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.59 (40 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.11 (27 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (59 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (19 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (14 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 (12 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (57 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.21 (28 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (13 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 42% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Netherlands | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,972 (17,131 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,664 (14,454 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €263 (2,283 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,425 (12,374 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,123 (9,753 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (1,475 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (342 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (2,809 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (1,319 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (115 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (150 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 308% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 14% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Netherlands | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (620 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (259 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (689 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (843 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 61% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Netherlands | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,991 (269,204 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.98 (17 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €85 (741 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 40% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Netherlands | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.87 (34 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (104 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (619 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 209% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 (41 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.88 (42 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.20 (45 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.31 (20 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.84 (25 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (202 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 38% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Netherlands | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €54 (469 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (218 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (934 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (600 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (120 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (27 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.59 (49 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €684 (5,939 Pataca) | 3,299 Pataca | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.69 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (311 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (76 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 898 prices entered by 172 different people.
Cost of living in Netherlands is 20% more expensive than in Macao
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