Cost of living in Macao compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 21% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Macao | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (₩14,240) | ₩9,728 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (₩6,953) | ₩7,824 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (₩6,302) | ₩6,884 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (₩2,592) | ₩2,888 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (₩3,499) | ₩6,434 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (₩4,432) | ₩8,039 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (₩7,941) | ₩7,984 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (₩5,069) | ₩8,424 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (₩4,280) | ₩4,900 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (₩1,143) | ₩2,924 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (₩17,854) | ₩20,791 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (₩2,349) | ₩3,925 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (₩2,528) | ₩4,099 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 10% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Macao | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (₩2,385,677) | ₩3,727,990 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (₩1,687,014) | ₩2,236,600 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (₩114,339) | ₩272,954 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (₩1,640,527) | ₩1,095,220 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (₩1,233,592) | ₩714,933 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (₩111,005) | ₩120,000 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (₩33,387) | ₩30,234 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (₩735,040) | ₩219,090 | + 235% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (₩245,013) | ₩100,000 | + 145% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (₩9,909) | ₩16,029 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (₩6,008) | ₩14,433 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 4% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Macao | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (₩122,507) | ₩82,132 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (₩56,954) | ₩59,762 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (₩92,872) | ₩94,430 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (₩114,339) | ₩148,450 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 5% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Macao | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (₩44,741,533) | ₩41,461,500 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (₩1,909) | ₩1,846 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (₩58,803) | ₩56,684 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 40% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Macao | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (₩9,801) | ₩7,985 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (₩9,245) | ₩12,000 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (₩32,668) | ₩42,086 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (₩7,759) | ₩21,034 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (₩5,104) | ₩15,000 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (₩8,531) | ₩9,644 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (₩1,625) | ₩3,593 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (₩1,960) | ₩8,235 | - 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (₩34,689) | ₩12,817 | + 171% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 89% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Macao | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (₩57,170) | ₩32,969 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (₩65,337) | ₩28,078 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (₩392,021) | ₩270,239 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (₩89,838) | ₩67,904 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (₩13,884) | ₩15,654 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (₩7,350) | ₩5,405 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (₩10,617) | ₩4,618 | + 130% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca (₩538,866) | ₩780,501 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (₩858) | ₩207 | + 314% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (₩163,342) | ₩84,504 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 Pataca (₩8,451) | ₩4,500 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
163.342
KRW
/
MOP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 321 prices entered by 81 different people.
Cost of living in Macao is about the same as in South Korea
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