- Cost of Living
- Macao
- India
- Macao
- Mumbai
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Macao (Macao) and Mumbai (India)
| Food | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao (Macao) is 71% more expensive than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 72 Pataca (₨492) | ₨275 | 79% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 32 Pataca (₨222) | ₨159 | 40% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 18.33 Pataca (₨126) | ₨100 | 26% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14.40 Pataca (₨99) | ₨45 | 118% |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (₨142) | ₨49 | 189% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5 Pataca (₨34) | ₨30 | 15% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 70 Pataca (₨480) | ₨137 | 251% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Pataca (₨89) | ₨135 | 34% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (₨178) | ₨38 | 372% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 6.50 Pataca (₨45) | ₨83 | 46% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 140 Pataca (₨959) | ₨617 | 56% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 16.75 Pataca (₨115) | ₨61 | 89% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12.80 Pataca (₨88) | ₨26 | 239% |
| Housing | 36% | ||
| Housing in Macao (Macao) is 36% more expensive than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 10,929 Pataca (₨74,873) | ₨58,137 | 29% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 915 Pataca (₨6,269) | ₨3,300 | 90% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 254 Pataca (₨1,740) | ₨1,128 | 54% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,243 Pataca (₨97,580) | ₨47,367 | 106% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 1,567 Pataca (₨10,733) | ₨9,788 | 10% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 Pataca (₨343) | ₨233 | 47% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43 Pataca (₨291) | ₨100 | 191% |
| Clothes | 24% | ||
| Clothes in Macao (Macao) is 24% more expensive than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 410 Pataca (₨2,809) | ₨2,105 | 33% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 400 Pataca (₨2,740) | ₨2,384 | 15% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 586 Pataca (₨4,015) | ₨3,535 | 14% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 640 Pataca (₨4,385) | ₨2,238 | 96% |
| Transportation | 29% | ||
| Transportation in Macao (Macao) is 29% more expensive than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,000 Pataca (₨1,370,228) | ₨1,007,480 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12.83 Pataca (₨88) | ₨75 | 17% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 150 Pataca (₨1,028) | ₨782 | 31% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 54 Pataca (₨370) | ₨165 | 124% |
| Personal Care | 48% | ||
| Personal Care in Macao (Macao) is 48% more expensive than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 38 Pataca (₨257) | ₨96 | 166% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 Pataca (₨240) | ₨174 | 38% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 Pataca (₨116) | ₨143 | 18% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 49 Pataca (₨336) | ₨191 | 75% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Pataca (₨103) | ₨118 | 13% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17.33 Pataca (₨119) | ₨54 | 118% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 127 Pataca (₨871) | ₨241 | 262% |
| Entertainment | 82% | ||
| Entertainment in Macao (Macao) is 82% more expensive than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 297 Pataca (₨2,036) | ₨1,004 | 103% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 130 Pataca (₨888) | ₨428 | 108% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 Pataca (₨4,796) | ₨724 | 562% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 869 Pataca (₨5,952) | ₨2,418 | 146% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51 Pataca (₨352) | ₨444 | 21% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 38 Pataca (₨260) | ₨114 | 129% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 42 Pataca (₨289) | ₨170 | 70% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,700 Pataca (₨11,647) | ₨8,589 | 36% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1 Pataca (₨6.85) | ₨1.09 | 526% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 400 Pataca (₨2,740) | ₨2,404 | 14% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 24 Pataca (₨165) | ₨130 | 27% |
| TOTAL | 47% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,955 prices entered by 593 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Macao (Macao) is 47% more expensive than in Mumbai (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨115,224
(16,818 Pataca)
in Macao
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨78,125
in Mumbai.