Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Macao
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 10% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 47 (103 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (75 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 652% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (42 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (14 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (28 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6.00 (13 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (57 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (19 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.20 (9 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (22 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 211% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (135 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (18 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.25 (11 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 34% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,929 (17,288 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,679 (12,383 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 716 (1,560 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,946 (12,966 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,861 (8,419 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 523 (1,141 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 210 (458 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 782 (1,706 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (672 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (83 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 41 (90 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 145% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 15% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (443 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (448 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 465 (1,014 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 592 (1,292 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 85% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 32% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 104,954 (228,845 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.00 (7 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (214 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 61% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (48 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (162 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 186% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 356 (775 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 288% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (56 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (37 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (48 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (25 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (40 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 237% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 (110 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 20% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 185 (403 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (200 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 454 (990 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 491 (1,070 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 85 (185 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 25 (54 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 38 (84 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,148 (4,684 Pataca) | 4,550 Pataca | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (1.59 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 (606 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (40 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 668 prices entered by 211 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Macao
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