Cost of living in Macao vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Macao is 24% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Pataca (kr69) | kr136 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 Pataca (kr35) | kr67 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pataca (kr23) | kr29 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 Pataca (kr14) | kr8 | + 73% | |
12 eggs, large | 28 Pataca (kr22) | kr26 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Pataca (kr22) | kr22 | - 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Pataca (kr42) | kr63 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (kr17) | kr18 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (kr19) | kr10 | + 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (kr10) | kr11 | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 Pataca (kr101) | kr79 | + 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Pataca (kr12) | kr19 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Pataca (kr10) | kr11 | - 5% | |
Housing | + 8% | |||
Housing in Macao is 8% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,372 Pataca (kr12,525) | kr8,536 | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca (kr9,549) | kr5,788 | + 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca (kr647) | kr1,220 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca (kr8,989) | kr5,337 | + 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca (kr6,270) | kr3,926 | + 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 662 Pataca (kr506) | kr1,589 | - 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca (kr134) | kr188 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca (kr4,518) | kr3,570 | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca (kr987) | kr710 | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca (kr61) | kr57 | + 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 Pataca (kr35) | kr154 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Macao is 22% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca (kr472) | kr786 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca (kr251) | kr244 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca (kr521) | kr727 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca (kr775) | kr1,206 | - 36% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Macao is 49% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca (kr208,181) | kr301,099 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (kr9) | kr10 | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 163 Pataca (kr125) | kr386 | - 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 93 Pataca (kr71) | kr255 | - 72% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Macao is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (kr46) | kr58 | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca (kr87) | kr73 | + 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca (kr222) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 Pataca (kr33) | kr58 | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (kr26) | kr28 | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (kr47) | kr29 | + 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (kr10) | kr13 | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca (kr19) | kr16 | + 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca (kr200) | kr176 | + 13% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Macao is 17% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 321 Pataca (kr246) | kr344 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 220 Pataca (kr168) | kr191 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,065 Pataca (kr815) | kr475 | + 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 622 Pataca (kr476) | kr616 | - 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 103 Pataca (kr78) | kr77 | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (kr32) | kr41 | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Pataca (kr37) | kr33 | + 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,538 Pataca (kr3,472) | kr3,258 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (kr0.84) | kr0.93 | - 9% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca (kr908) | kr230 | + 295% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 39 Pataca (kr30) | kr42 | - 29% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Macao is 16% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr25,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr20,999 (27,448 Pataca) in Macao.
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