Cost of living in Poland compared to Macao
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 16% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Poland | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41 zł (83 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 zł (61 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 506% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (29 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.05 zł (8 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 zł (28 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (24 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (37 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.06 zł (8 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.61 zł (7 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.12 zł (8 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (66 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (18 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.84 zł (8 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 7% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Poland | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,452 zł (12,948 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,662 zł (9,355 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,032 zł (2,071 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,711 zł (7,447 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,808 zł (5,635 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 407 zł (817 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 56 zł (112 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,688 zł (3,388 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 616 zł (1,237 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 zł (81 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 zł (97 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 165% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 10% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Poland | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 317 zł (637 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 zł (295 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 331 zł (665 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 392 zł (787 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 20% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Poland | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 117,976 zł (236,760 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (14 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (223 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 5% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Poland | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (33 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 zł (64 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158 zł (318 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 zł (43 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 zł (34 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (27 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (16 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (23 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 zł (106 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 57% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Poland | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 zł (204 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 zł (114 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 205 zł (411 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 191 zł (382 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 zł (56 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (29 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (26 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,897 zł (5,813 Pataca) | 3,299 Pataca | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 zł (0.94 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150 zł (300 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (37 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
2.007
MOP
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Cost of living in Poland is 25% cheaper than in Macao
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