Cost of living in Macao is 18% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Macao is 18% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Macao | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Pataca (kr77) | kr131 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 Pataca (kr39) | kr77 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pataca (kr26) | kr38 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 Pataca (kr15) | kr11 | + 40% | |
12 eggs, large | 28 Pataca (kr24) | kr29 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Pataca (kr24) | kr21 | + 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Pataca (kr47) | kr40 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (kr19) | kr17 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (kr22) | kr11 | + 105% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (kr11) | kr8 | + 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 Pataca (kr112) | kr72 | + 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Pataca (kr13) | kr21 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Pataca (kr11) | kr13 | - 12% | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in Macao is 9% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Macao | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,372 Pataca (kr13,944) | kr11,583 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca (kr10,631) | kr9,449 | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca (kr720) | kr848 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca (kr10,007) | kr8,388 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca (kr6,980) | kr6,707 | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 664 Pataca (kr565) | kr587 | - 4% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca (kr149) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca (kr5,030) | kr2,600 | + 93% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca (kr1,099) | kr552 | + 99% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca (kr68) | kr61 | + 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 Pataca (kr36) | kr131 | - 73% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Macao is 18% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca (kr525) | kr736 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca (kr279) | kr300 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca (kr580) | kr906 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca (kr863) | kr1,028 | - 16% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Macao is 54% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Macao | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca (kr231,762) | kr286,083 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (kr10) | kr14 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 223 Pataca (kr190) | kr613 | - 69% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 100 Pataca (kr86) | kr320 | - 73% | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Macao is 14% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Macao | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (kr52) | kr35 | + 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca (kr97) | kr82 | + 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca (kr248) | kr500 | - 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 Pataca (kr36) | kr37 | - 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (kr29) | kr19 | + 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (kr53) | kr18 | + 197% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (kr11) | kr11 | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca (kr21) | kr16 | + 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca (kr222) | kr217 | + 2% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Macao is 21% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Macao | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 338 Pataca (kr288) | kr369 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 262 Pataca (kr223) | kr219 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,290 Pataca (kr1,099) | kr698 | + 57% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 620 Pataca (kr528) | kr637 | - 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97 Pataca (kr83) | kr86 | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (kr35) | kr48 | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 Pataca (kr43) | kr47 | - 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,321 Pataca (kr3,681) | kr3,682 | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (kr0.94) | kr0.94 | - 0% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca (kr1,011) | kr196 | + 415% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (kr43) | kr50 | - 13% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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