Cost of living in Macao vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Pataca (C$14) | C$20 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 Pataca (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pataca (C$4.81) | C$5.78 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 Pataca (C$2.83) | C$1.98 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 Pataca (C$4.49) | C$4.18 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Pataca (C$4.54) | C$3.04 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Pataca (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (C$3.60) | C$4.24 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (C$4.04) | C$3.76 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (C$2.00) | C$3.41 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 Pataca (C$21) | C$19 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Pataca (C$2.48) | C$2.48 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Pataca (C$2.15) | C$1.93 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,372 Pataca (C$2,612) | C$2,136 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca (C$1,991) | C$1,241 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca (C$135) | C$133 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca (C$1,874) | C$1,120 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca (C$1,307) | C$806 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 662 Pataca (C$106) | C$66 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca (C$28) | C$54 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca (C$942) | C$311 | + 203% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca (C$206) | C$97 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca (C$13) | C$10 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 Pataca (C$7) | C$25 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca (C$98) | C$60 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca (C$52) | C$39 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca (C$109) | C$98 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca (C$162) | C$117 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca (C$43,413) | C$22,935 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (C$1.78) | C$1.39 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 163 Pataca (C$26) | C$67 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 93 Pataca (C$15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (C$10) | C$8 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca (C$18) | C$22 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca (C$46) | C$77 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 Pataca (C$7) | C$6 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (C$5.41) | C$3.85 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (C$10) | C$4.28 | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (C$2.11) | C$3.11 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca (C$3.89) | C$2.46 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca (C$42) | C$20 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 321 Pataca (C$51) | C$52 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 220 Pataca (C$35) | C$26 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,065 Pataca (C$170) | C$117 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 622 Pataca (C$99) | C$96 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 103 Pataca (C$16) | C$9 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Pataca (C$8) | C$7 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,538 Pataca (C$724) | C$647 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (C$0.18) | C$0.83 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca (C$189) | C$35 | + 435% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 39 Pataca (C$6) | C$11 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 78 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Macao is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,242 (45,393 Pataca) in Macao to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$7,000 in Abbotsford.
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