Cost of living in Macao is 9% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food | - 22% | |||
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| Food in Macao is 22% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Macao | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 89 Pataca (kr73) | kr125 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45 Pataca (kr37) | kr72 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 Pataca (kr29) | kr37 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (kr13) | kr11 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29 Pataca (kr24) | kr31 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 Pataca (kr22) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59 Pataca (kr48) | kr52 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (kr19) | kr18 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Pataca (kr19) | kr11 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 Pataca (kr9) | kr13 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 Pataca (kr98) | kr81 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (kr12) | kr19 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 Pataca (kr15) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 31% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Macao | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,912 Pataca (kr14,718) | kr10,293 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca (kr10,256) | kr7,078 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca (kr694) | kr1,303 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca (kr9,654) | kr6,025 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca (kr6,734) | kr4,137 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 664 Pataca (kr545) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca (kr144) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca (kr4,853) | kr3,019 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca (kr1,060) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca (kr66) | kr52 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 Pataca (kr35) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 16% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Macao | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca (kr507) | kr781 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca (kr269) | kr237 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca (kr560) | kr597 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca (kr832) | kr1,050 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 40% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Macao | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca (kr223,591) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (kr9) | kr12 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223 Pataca (kr183) | kr388 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 101 Pataca (kr83) | kr266 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Macao | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (kr50) | kr58 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca (kr93) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca (kr239) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 Pataca (kr35) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (kr28) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (kr51) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (kr11) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca (kr20) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca (kr214) | kr181 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 17% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Macao | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 338 Pataca (kr277) | kr380 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 262 Pataca (kr215) | kr219 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,290 Pataca (kr1,060) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 620 Pataca (kr509) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97 Pataca (kr80) | kr73 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (kr34) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 Pataca (kr42) | kr33 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,392 Pataca (kr3,609) | kr2,962 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (kr0.91) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca (kr975) | kr255 | + 283% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 47 Pataca (kr38) | kr47 | - 19% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 24 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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