Cost of living in South Africa compared to Macao
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 42% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| South Africa | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 134 (59 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 79 (35 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 43 (19 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (8 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 39 (17 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (11 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 71 (31 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (13 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 23 (10 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (9 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 110 (49 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 25 (11 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 16 (7 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 41% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| South Africa | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,238 (6,740 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 10,886 (4,816 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,738 (769 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,715 (4,740 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,104 (3,142 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,338 (592 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 668 (296 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,889 (2,605 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,917 (848 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 104 (46 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 62 (27 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 25% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| South Africa | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 849 (375 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 599 (265 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,621 (717 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,478 (654 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 27% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| South Africa | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 307,302 (135,934 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (10 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 656 (290 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 17% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| South Africa | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 83 (37 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 232 (103 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 548 (242 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 48 (21 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 37 (16 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 74 (33 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 34 (15 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (11 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 176 (78 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 69% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 69% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| South Africa | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 463 (205 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 223 (99 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 688 (304 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 715 (316 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 67 (30 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (15 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (13 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,044 (3,558 Pataca) | 3,299 Pataca | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.59 (0.70 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 469 (207 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 48 (21 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,482 prices entered by 181 different people.
Cost of living in South Africa is 43% cheaper than in Macao
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