Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Macao
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| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 36% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| New Zealand | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (115 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (73 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 635% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (40 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.49 (11 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (54 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (39 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (38 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (23 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.05 (18 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (31 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 343% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (85 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.72 (22 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.94 (13 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 34% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| New Zealand | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,887 (17,730 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,199 (14,592 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$217 (988 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,526 (11,521 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,121 (9,672 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$155 (708 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$86 (392 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$679 (3,095 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (885 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (93 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$35 (159 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 333% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 8% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| New Zealand | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$133 (605 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$91 (415 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$198 (902 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$212 (967 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 67% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| New Zealand | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$45,858 (209,156 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (13 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$186 (847 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | + 135% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is about the same as in Macao | ||||
| New Zealand | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (68 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 57 Pataca | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$59 (271 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 48 Pataca | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (29 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$10 (45 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.17 (14 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.81 (17 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (163 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 23% | |
| 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$73 (334 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$42 (191 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$255 (1,162 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$131 (596 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (90 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.92 (27 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$12 (57 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (5,356 Pataca) | 4,550 Pataca | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (2.33 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$66 (302 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (183 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | + 331% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2025.
Exchange rate:
4.561
MOP
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NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 517 prices entered by 58 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 21% more expensive than in Macao
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