- Cost of Living
- Macao
- United States
- Macao
- Denver
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Macao (Macao) and Denver (United States)
| Food | 33% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao (Macao) is 33% cheaper than in Denver (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 72 Pataca ($8.97) | $13.41 | 33% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 32 Pataca ($4.06) | $6.39 | 36% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 18.33 Pataca ($2.29) | $4.61 | 50% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14.40 Pataca ($1.80) | $2.49 | 28% |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca ($2.58) | $2.33 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5 Pataca ($0.63) | $4.30 | 85% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 70 Pataca ($8.75) | $4.65 | 88% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Pataca ($1.63) | $4.00 | 59% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca ($3.25) | $3.73 | 13% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 6.50 Pataca ($0.81) | $2.36 | 66% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 140 Pataca ($17.51) | $15.12 | 16% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 16.75 Pataca ($2.09) | $1.84 | 14% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12.80 Pataca ($1.60) | $1.84 | 13% |
| Housing | 16% | ||
| Housing in Macao (Macao) is 16% cheaper than in Denver (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 10,929 Pataca ($1,367) | $1,488 | 8% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 915 Pataca ($114) | $105 | 9% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 254 Pataca ($32) | $43 | 27% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,243 Pataca ($1,781) | $642 | 177% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 1,567 Pataca ($196) | $138 | 42% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 Pataca ($6.25) | $12.18 | 49% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43 Pataca ($5.32) | $29 | 82% |
| Clothes | 26% | ||
| Clothes in Macao (Macao) is 26% more expensive than in Denver (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 410 Pataca ($51) | $40 | 28% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 400 Pataca ($50) | $36 | 40% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 586 Pataca ($73) | $75 | 2% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 640 Pataca ($80) | $75 | 7% |
| Transportation | 37% | ||
| Transportation in Macao (Macao) is 37% cheaper than in Denver (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,000 Pataca ($25,014) | $21,349 | 17% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12.83 Pataca ($1.61) | $1.00 | 61% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 150 Pataca ($18.76) | $68 | 72% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 54 Pataca ($6.76) | $20 | 66% |
| Personal Care | 36% | ||
| Personal Care in Macao (Macao) is 36% cheaper than in Denver (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 38 Pataca ($4.69) | $10.14 | 54% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 Pataca ($4.38) | $6.51 | 33% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 Pataca ($2.13) | $3.24 | 34% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 49 Pataca ($6.13) | $5.06 | 21% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Pataca ($1.88) | $3.55 | 47% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17.33 Pataca ($2.17) | $2.91 | 26% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 127 Pataca ($15.90) | $18.42 | 14% |
| Entertainment | 7% | ||
| Entertainment in Macao (Macao) is 7% cheaper than in Denver (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 297 Pataca ($37) | $35 | 8% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 130 Pataca ($16.22) | $21 | 22% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 Pataca ($88) | $196 | 55% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 869 Pataca ($109) | $82 | 32% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51 Pataca ($6.43) | $8 | 20% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 38 Pataca ($4.75) | $4.77 | 0% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 42 Pataca ($5.27) | $3.67 | 44% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,700 Pataca ($213) | $149 | 43% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1 Pataca ($0.13) | $0.41 | 69% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 400 Pataca ($50) | $52 | 3% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 24 Pataca ($3.02) | $5.87 | 49% |
| TOTAL | 23% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,740 prices entered by 248 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,125
in Denver
you would need to make just about $2,400
(19,193 Pataca)
in Macao.