Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Macao
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 21% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| New Zealand | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (111 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (71 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (40 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.36 (12 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$8 (43 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (38 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (44 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.37 (23 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.27 (17 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.09 (27 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 281% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (98 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.58 (19 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.58 (13 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 36% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| New Zealand | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,339 (17,467 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,571 (13,452 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$269 (1,407 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,312 (12,096 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,785 (9,337 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$188 (984 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$78 (406 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$714 (3,733 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$256 (1,339 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (66 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$30 (156 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 325% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 23% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| New Zealand | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$119 (622 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$90 (469 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$160 (836 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$207 (1,085 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 54% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| New Zealand | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$40,315 (210,907 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.90 (15 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$153 (798 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 12% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| New Zealand | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (67 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$8 (41 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$72 (377 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (43 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (31 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (36 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.86 (20 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.42 (23 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (196 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 28% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| New Zealand | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$76 (396 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$39 (205 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$242 (1,267 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$125 (654 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (96 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.45 (29 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (55 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$775 (4,057 Pataca) | 3,299 Pataca | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.37 (1.92 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$67 (349 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$36 (189 Pataca) | 55 Pataca | + 244% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,222 prices entered by 104 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 20% more expensive than in Macao
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