Cost of living in Norway compared to Macao
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 51% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Norway | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 234 (168 Pataca) | 105 Pataca | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 139 (100 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 83 (60 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 25 (18 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 63 (45 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 48 (35 Pataca) | 22 Pataca | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 95 (69 Pataca) | 72 Pataca | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 36 (26 Pataca) | 22 Pataca | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 27 (20 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 42 (30 Pataca) | 6.00 Pataca | + 407% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 206 (148 Pataca) | 100 Pataca | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 36 (26 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 35 (25 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 16% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Norway | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,446 (16,162 Pataca) | 22,000 Pataca | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,733 (12,768 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,397 (1,726 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 15,022 (10,816 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 12,439 (8,957 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,231 (1,607 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 346 (249 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 7,561 (5,444 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 2,190 (1,577 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 137 (98 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 462 (333 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 804% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 18% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Norway | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,088 (784 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 537 (387 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,276 (919 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,621 (1,167 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 32% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Norway | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 366,308 (263,753 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (16 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 761 (548 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 34% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Norway | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 65 (47 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 107 (77 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 677 (487 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 144% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 51 (37 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (27 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 54 (39 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 39 (28 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 183% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (19 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 556 (400 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 36% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Norway | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 511 (368 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 310 (223 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 523 (377 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 937 (675 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 165 (119 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 52 (37 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 108 (78 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 6,879 (4,953 Pataca) | 4,550 Pataca | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.11 (0.80 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 539 (388 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 141 (102 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | + 139% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 559 prices entered by 125 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.720
MOP
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Cost of living in Norway is 13% more expensive than in Macao
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