Cost of living in Macao is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Macao | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 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$4.77) | C$5.78 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 Pataca (C$2.81) | C$1.98 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 Pataca (C$4.45) | C$4.18 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Pataca (C$4.51) | C$3.17 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Pataca (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (C$3.57) | C$4.24 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (C$4.01) | C$3.76 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (C$1.99) | C$3.41 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 Pataca (C$21) | C$19 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Pataca (C$2.46) | C$2.48 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Pataca (C$2.13) | C$1.93 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Macao | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,372 Pataca (C$2,591) | C$2,136 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca (C$1,975) | C$1,241 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca (C$134) | C$124 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca (C$1,860) | C$1,120 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca (C$1,297) | C$805 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 664 Pataca (C$105) | C$66 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca (C$28) | C$54 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca (C$935) | C$311 | + 200% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca (C$204) | C$97 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca (C$13) | C$10 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 Pataca (C$7) | C$25 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Macao | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca (C$98) | C$60 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca (C$52) | C$39 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca (C$108) | C$98 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca (C$160) | C$117 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Macao | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca (C$43,067) | C$22,942 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (C$1.77) | C$1.40 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 163 Pataca (C$26) | C$67 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 100 Pataca (C$16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Macao | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (C$10) | C$8 | + 16% | |
| 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, ...) | 42 Pataca (C$7) | C$6 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (C$5.37) | C$3.85 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (C$10) | C$4.33 | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (C$2.09) | C$3.16 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca (C$3.86) | C$2.46 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca (C$41) | C$20 | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 321 Pataca (C$51) | C$51 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 220 Pataca (C$35) | C$27 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,064 Pataca (C$168) | C$135 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 622 Pataca (C$98) | C$96 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 103 Pataca (C$16) | C$10 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Pataca (C$8) | C$7 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,538 Pataca (C$718) | C$647 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (C$0.17) | C$0.83 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca (C$188) | C$37 | + 406% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 42 Pataca (C$7) | C$11 | - 40% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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