- 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 | 85 Pataca (C$13) | C$15 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 40 Pataca (C$6) | C$9 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26 Pataca (C$4.15) | C$5.69 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 Pataca (C$2.85) | C$2.17 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29 Pataca (C$4.57) | C$4.84 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 Pataca (C$3.85) | C$2.90 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 Pataca (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 Pataca (C$3.45) | C$4.00 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (C$4.01) | C$3.31 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (C$2.01) | C$3.07 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 128 Pataca (C$20) | C$16 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 Pataca (C$2.87) | C$2.51 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 Pataca (C$1.68) | C$2.07 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,626 Pataca (C$3,100) | C$1,576 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,120 Pataca (C$2,072) | C$1,122 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,129 Pataca (C$178) | C$109 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,692 Pataca (C$1,689) | C$1,019 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,723 Pataca (C$1,220) | C$774 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 678 Pataca (C$107) | C$66 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 206 Pataca (C$32) | C$40 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,806 Pataca (C$1,233) | C$377 | + 227% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,145 Pataca (C$181) | C$98 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 83 Pataca (C$13) | C$9 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48 Pataca (C$8) | C$23 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 614 Pataca (C$97) | C$59 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 355 Pataca (C$56) | C$40 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 772 Pataca (C$122) | C$93 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,088 Pataca (C$172) | C$92 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 257,000 Pataca (C$40,598) | C$22,749 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (C$1.83) | C$1.26 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 145 Pataca (C$23) | C$65 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 103 Pataca (C$16) | C$31 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 57 Pataca (C$9) | C$8 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 136 Pataca (C$21) | C$20 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 309 Pataca (C$49) | C$96 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42 Pataca (C$7) | C$6 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 Pataca (C$5.00) | C$3.72 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 63 Pataca (C$10) | C$2.83 | + 249% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (C$2.11) | C$3.09 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26 Pataca (C$4.09) | C$2.46 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 238 Pataca (C$38) | C$19 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 398 Pataca (C$63) | C$46 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 224 Pataca (C$35) | C$26 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 938 Pataca (C$148) | C$101 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 855 Pataca (C$135) | C$87 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 92 Pataca (C$15) | C$9 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (C$7) | C$5.53 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45 Pataca (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,201 Pataca (C$506) | C$549 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.49 Pataca (C$0.24) | C$1.04 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,022 Pataca (C$161) | C$35 | + 359% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 Pataca (C$5.16) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 413 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Macao is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,826
(30,550 Pataca)
in Macao
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,300
in Abbotsford.
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