Cost of living in Macao compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 18% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Macao | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (£9) | £15 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Pataca (£0.99) | £7 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (£3.82) | £3.67 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (£2.48) | £1.15 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (£2.12) | £3.61 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (£2.69) | £2.02 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (£4.82) | £4.42 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (£3.07) | £1.97 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (£2.60) | £0.98 | + 165% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (£0.69) | £1.90 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (£11) | £9 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (£1.42) | £2.34 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (£1.53) | £1.18 | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 40% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Macao | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (£1,447) | £2,382 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (£1,023) | £1,715 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (£69) | £200 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (£995) | £1,546 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (£748) | £1,149 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (£67) | £133 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (£20) | £28 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (£446) | £358 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (£149) | £106 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (£6) | £6 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (£3.64) | £15 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Macao | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (£74) | £70 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (£35) | £34 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (£56) | £74 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (£69) | £86 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Macao | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (£27,131) | £27,606 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (£1.16) | £1.49 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (£36) | £113 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Macao | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (£5.94) | £4.48 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (£5.61) | £12 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (£20) | £91 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (£4.70) | £4.23 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (£3.10) | £1.60 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (£5.17) | £3.61 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (£0.99) | £2.23 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (£1.19) | £1.80 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (£21) | £14 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 48% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Macao | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (£35) | £39 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (£40) | £23 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (£238) | £157 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (£54) | £67 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (£8) | £10 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (£4.46) | £3.41 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (£6) | £4.96 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca (£327) | £440 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (£0.52) | £0.11 | + 373% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (£99) | £41 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 Pataca (£5.12) | £13 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 28% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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