Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Macao
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| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 32% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Netherlands | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (153 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (95 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 855% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.97 (49 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.37 (11 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.40 (36 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.81 (23 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (56 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.88 (24 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.98 (16 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.09 (17 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 147% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (79 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.18 (26 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (11 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 37% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Netherlands | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,082 (17,163 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,650 (13,599 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €272 (2,243 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,479 (12,192 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,151 (9,488 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €175 (1,446 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (319 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €382 (3,148 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €168 (1,382 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (85 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (150 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 307% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 7% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Netherlands | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €102 (843 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (276 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €107 (884 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €152 (1,256 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 65% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Netherlands | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €34,961 (288,228 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.03 (17 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €91 (746 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 23% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Netherlands | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.55 (21 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (112 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (438 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.67 (47 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.23 (35 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.31 (36 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (16 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.67 (22 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (267 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 10% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Netherlands | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (456 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (246 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €243 (2,005 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (527 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (114 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.44 (37 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (54 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €513 (4,229 Pataca) | 4,550 Pataca | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 5.25 Pataca | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (422 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (98 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | + 130% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,127 prices entered by 174 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 31% more expensive than in Macao
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