Cost of living in Macao

Summary of cost of living in Macao

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 35,357 Pataca
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 20,597 Pataca
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Macao
Current as of May 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 89 Pataca
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 45 Pataca
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 35 Pataca
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 16 Pataca
12 eggs, large 29 Pataca
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 26 Pataca
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 59 Pataca
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 23 Pataca
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 23 Pataca
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 11 Pataca
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 120 Pataca
2 liters of coca-cola 14 Pataca
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 18 Pataca
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 17,912 Pataca
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 12,482 Pataca
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 845 Pataca
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 11,749 Pataca
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 8,195 Pataca
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 664 Pataca
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 175 Pataca
40” flat screen tv 5,906 Pataca
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 1,290 Pataca
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 80 Pataca
Hourly rate for cleaning help 42 Pataca
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 617 Pataca
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 328 Pataca
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 681 Pataca
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 1,013 Pataca
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 272,113 Pataca
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 11 Pataca
Monthly ticket public transport 223 Pataca
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 101 Pataca
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 61 Pataca
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 114 Pataca
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 291 Pataca
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 42 Pataca
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 34 Pataca
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 62 Pataca
4 rolls of toilet paper 13 Pataca
Tube of toothpaste 24 Pataca
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 261 Pataca
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 338 Pataca
2 tickets to the movies 262 Pataca
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 1,290 Pataca
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 620 Pataca
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 97 Pataca
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 41 Pataca
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 51 Pataca
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 4,392 Pataca
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 1.10 Pataca
1 month of gym membership in business district 1,187 Pataca
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 47 Pataca
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 18 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: May 11, 2025

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