Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Macao
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is about the same as in Macao | ||||
| Slovakia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (91 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (60 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (35 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.73 (6 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.25 (29 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €7 (59 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.99 (53 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.19 (10 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.16 (10 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 (7 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.32 (47 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.19 (19 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (11 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 25% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Slovakia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €997 (8,740 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €635 (5,570 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (1,754 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €835 (7,325 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €501 (4,393 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €67 (591 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (97 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 (3,015 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €169 (1,481 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €19 (163 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 169% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (108 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 194% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 57% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Slovakia | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (713 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €80 (702 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (877 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (702 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 12% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Slovakia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,454 (214,455 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (15 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (289 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 6% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Slovakia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (74 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.79 (42 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (438 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.44 (21 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (33 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (25 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (13 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (18 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (185 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 58% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Slovakia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (238 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (200 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €162 (1,417 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (407 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (62 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.19 (19 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (18 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (2,570 Pataca) | 3,299 Pataca | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (0.96 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (263 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.74 (42 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 87 prices entered by 26 different people.
Cost of living in Slovakia is 20% cheaper than in Macao
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