Cost of living in United States compared to Macao
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| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 54% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| United States | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (159 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (84 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 744% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.68 (46 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (9 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.05 (41 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.62 (37 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (56 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.46 (36 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.31 (19 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.11 (25 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 257% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (130 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.90 (23 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.73 (22 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in United States is 88% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| United States | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,077 (24,773 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,361 (19,012 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (1,798 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,067 (16,639 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,570 (12,639 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $144 (1,162 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (531 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $297 (2,388 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 (1,130 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (114 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (246 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 569% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 4% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| United States | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (468 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (414 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (782 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (1,069 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 32% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| United States | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,999 (225,411 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (8 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $81 (654 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 103% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| United States | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (72 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (182 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 221% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $142 (1,142 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 471% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (73 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.71 (38 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (50 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.76 (38 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 285% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.23 (18 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (230 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 22% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| United States | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (460 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (236 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $226 (1,820 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $96 (772 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (114 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.43 (44 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (53 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $610 (4,911 Pataca) | 3,299 Pataca | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (1.80 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $65 (524 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (84 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 20,837 prices entered by 2,637 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 38% more expensive than in Macao
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