- Cost of Living
- Macao
- Canada
- Macao
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macao compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 77 Pataca (C$12) | C$14 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 39 Pataca (C$6) | C$8 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 Pataca (C$4.48) | C$6 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Pataca (C$2.27) | C$2.38 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24 Pataca (C$3.78) | C$4.08 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Pataca (C$3.11) | C$2.62 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 Pataca (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 Pataca (C$3.48) | C$3.73 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Pataca (C$3.09) | C$2.90 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (C$2.02) | C$2.89 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 112 Pataca (C$17) | C$16 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 17 Pataca (C$2.67) | C$2.31 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 Pataca (C$1.78) | C$1.76 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 75% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,250 Pataca (C$3,016) | C$1,186 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 14,865 Pataca (C$2,329) | C$982 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,038 Pataca (C$163) | C$117 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,480 Pataca (C$1,799) | C$919 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,125 Pataca (C$1,273) | C$695 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 769 Pataca (C$121) | C$64 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 217 Pataca (C$34) | C$39 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 8,154 Pataca (C$1,278) | C$392 | + 226% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 937 Pataca (C$147) | C$111 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Pataca (C$11) | C$10 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41 Pataca (C$6) | C$26 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 66% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 613 Pataca (C$96) | C$61 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 371 Pataca (C$58) | C$41 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 748 Pataca (C$117) | C$95 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,910 Pataca (C$299) | C$87 | + 246% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 253,210 Pataca (C$39,671) | C$22,684 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (C$1.82) | C$1.19 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 145 Pataca (C$23) | C$47 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 73 Pataca (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 57 Pataca (C$9) | C$8 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Pataca (C$6) | C$20 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 329 Pataca (C$52) | C$85 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42 Pataca (C$7) | C$7 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 Pataca (C$4.94) | C$3.90 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 65 Pataca (C$10) | C$3.90 | + 160% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Pataca (C$2.36) | C$3.21 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 23 Pataca (C$3.54) | C$2.46 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 199 Pataca (C$31) | C$19 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436 Pataca (C$68) | C$43 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 224 Pataca (C$35) | C$27 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 885 Pataca (C$139) | C$84 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 920 Pataca (C$144) | C$93 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 77 Pataca (C$12) | C$9 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Pataca (C$6) | C$5.44 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 41 Pataca (C$6) | C$5.57 | + 14% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,274 Pataca (C$200) | C$141 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.15 Pataca (C$0.18) | C$2.00 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 985 Pataca (C$154) | C$34 | + 354% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 Pataca (C$5.55) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 130 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Macao is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,081
(26,048 Pataca)
in Macao
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,800
in Abbotsford.
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