Cost of living in Macao compared to Spain
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 10% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Macao | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (€10) | €18 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Pataca (€1.14) | €10 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (€4.39) | €3.78 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (€2.84) | €1.03 | + 176% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (€2.44) | €2.95 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (€3.08) | €2.10 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (€5.53) | €7 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (€3.53) | €2.06 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (€2.98) | €1.47 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (€0.80) | €1.15 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (€12) | €7 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (€1.64) | €2.06 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (€1.76) | €1.04 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 10% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Macao | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (€1,661) | €1,428 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (€1,174) | €981 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (€80) | €113 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (€1,142) | €914 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (€859) | €668 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (€77) | €74 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (€23) | €26 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (€512) | €321 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (€171) | €98 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (€4.18) | €12 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 8% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Macao | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (€85) | €77 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (€40) | €32 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (€65) | €86 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (€80) | €89 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 20% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Macao | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (€31,143) | €26,555 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (€1.33) | €1.57 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (€41) | €28 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 6% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Macao | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (€6) | €8 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (€23) | €59 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (€5.40) | €3.97 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (€3.55) | €2.78 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (€5.94) | €2.86 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (€1.13) | €1.86 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (€1.36) | €2.19 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (€24) | €17 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 76% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Macao | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (€40) | €34 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (€45) | €16 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (€273) | €52 | + 428% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (€63) | €48 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (€10) | €10 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (€5.12) | €2.88 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (€7) | €4.51 | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,550 Pataca (€517) | €504 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (€0.60) | €0.26 | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (€114) | €49 | + 131% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 43 Pataca (€4.84) | €5.31 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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Cost of living in Macao is 18% more expensive than in Spain
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