Cost of living in Romania compared to Macao
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 25% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Romania | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (78 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (53 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 431% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 lei (28 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (13 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (22 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (16 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 lei (36 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.32 lei (9 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.61 lei (6.00 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.83 lei (8 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 lei (56 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 lei (18 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.39 lei (5.65 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 51% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Romania | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,649 lei (6,069 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,461 lei (4,093 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 580 lei (964 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,439 lei (4,057 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,664 lei (2,768 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 405 lei (674 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 lei (66 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,483 lei (2,467 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 486 lei (808 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 62 lei (103 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43 lei (72 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 96% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 20% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Romania | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 370 lei (616 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 lei (245 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 353 lei (586 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 416 lei (691 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 36% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Romania | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 121,948 lei (202,830 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (12 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 97 lei (161 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 8% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Romania | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (41 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (50 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 275 lei (458 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (38 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 lei (37 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 lei (50 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (11 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (28 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 lei (74 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 39% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Romania | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 112 lei (185 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 lei (100 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 311 lei (517 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 259 lei (432 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36 lei (60 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18 lei (30 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (20 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,811 lei (6,338 Pataca) | 4,550 Pataca | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 5.25 Pataca | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 228 lei (379 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26 lei (44 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
1.663
MOP
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Cost of living in Romania is 36% cheaper than in Macao
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