Cost of living in Macao vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 96 Pataca (C$16) | C$20 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 44 Pataca (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pataca (C$5.02) | C$5.78 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Pataca (C$2.87) | C$1.98 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 Pataca (C$5.36) | C$4.18 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Pataca (C$4.74) | C$3.04 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Pataca (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (C$3.75) | C$4.24 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (C$4.22) | C$3.76 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 Pataca (C$2.31) | C$3.41 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 125 Pataca (C$21) | C$19 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Pataca (C$2.58) | C$2.48 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Pataca (C$1.97) | C$1.93 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,621 Pataca (C$2,932) | C$2,136 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,196 Pataca (C$2,029) | C$1,241 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 813 Pataca (C$135) | C$133 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,095 Pataca (C$1,846) | C$1,120 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,128 Pataca (C$1,352) | C$806 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 662 Pataca (C$110) | C$66 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 191 Pataca (C$32) | C$54 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,632 Pataca (C$1,103) | C$311 | + 254% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,263 Pataca (C$210) | C$97 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 77 Pataca (C$13) | C$10 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54 Pataca (C$9) | C$25 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 600 Pataca (C$100) | C$60 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 350 Pataca (C$58) | C$39 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 723 Pataca (C$120) | C$98 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,069 Pataca (C$178) | C$117 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 297,500 Pataca (C$49,497) | C$22,935 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (C$1.91) | C$1.39 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 145 Pataca (C$24) | C$67 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 100 Pataca (C$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (C$10) | C$8 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca (C$19) | C$22 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 307 Pataca (C$51) | C$77 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 Pataca (C$7) | C$6 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (C$5.71) | C$3.85 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (C$10) | C$4.28 | + 140% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 Pataca (C$2.29) | C$3.11 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26 Pataca (C$4.29) | C$2.46 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 238 Pataca (C$40) | C$20 | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 326 Pataca (C$54) | C$52 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 225 Pataca (C$37) | C$26 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,065 Pataca (C$177) | C$117 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 624 Pataca (C$104) | C$96 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 101 Pataca (C$17) | C$9 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Pataca (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 Pataca (C$7) | C$7 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,718 Pataca (C$619) | C$647 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (C$0.18) | C$0.83 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,208 Pataca (C$201) | C$35 | + 468% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 39 Pataca (C$7) | C$11 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 203 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Macao is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,136 (42,891 Pataca) in Macao to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,600 in Abbotsford.
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