Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Macao
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| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 23% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 36 (76 Pataca) | 105 Pataca | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 31 (67 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 18 (39 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (14 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 14 (29 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (13 Pataca) | 22 Pataca | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 17 (37 Pataca) | 72 Pataca | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (17 Pataca) | 22 Pataca | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.27 (11 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 6.00 Pataca | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 100 Pataca | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (18 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.54 (8 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | - 75% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Macao | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 6,855 (14,629 Pataca) | 22,000 Pataca | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,375 (9,337 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 451 (962 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,946 (10,555 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 3,152 (6,728 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 413 (880 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 270 (575 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | + 181% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,006 (2,146 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 472 (1,006 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 47 (100 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 32 (68 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 84% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 11% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 198 (423 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 227 (485 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 438 (936 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 623 (1,329 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 90% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 27% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 62,145 (132,623 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.26 (4.83 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 156 (332 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 83% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 22 (47 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 141 (301 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 431% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 275 (586 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 193% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 69 (147 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | + 209% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 21 (45 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (32 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 12 (26 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 166% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 16 (33 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 179% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 30 (63 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 28% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 185 (394 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 127 (272 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 222 (474 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 431 (921 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 85 Pataca | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 19 (40 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 65 Pataca | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,512 (5,361 Pataca) | 4,550 Pataca | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.30 (0.65 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 432 (923 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (56 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | + 32% | |
| 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 642 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 13% cheaper than in Macao
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