- Cost of Living
- Macao
- Canada
- Macao
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macao compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 81 Pataca (C$12) | C$14 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 39 Pataca (C$5.98) | C$8 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 23 Pataca (C$3.47) | C$5.67 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Pataca (C$2.28) | C$2.40 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26 Pataca (C$3.95) | C$4.13 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Pataca (C$3.60) | C$2.54 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 Pataca (C$9) | C$9 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 Pataca (C$3.40) | C$3.55 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (C$3.91) | C$3.02 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 Pataca (C$1.72) | C$2.26 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 Pataca (C$18) | C$15 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 17 Pataca (C$2.61) | C$2.18 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 Pataca (C$1.74) | C$1.87 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 78% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,583 Pataca (C$3,001) | C$1,186 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,864 Pataca (C$2,431) | C$982 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,036 Pataca (C$159) | C$104 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,480 Pataca (C$1,759) | C$919 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,125 Pataca (C$1,245) | C$695 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 769 Pataca (C$118) | C$64 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 240 Pataca (C$37) | C$39 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 9,476 Pataca (C$1,452) | C$393 | + 270% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,324 Pataca (C$203) | C$111 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 74 Pataca (C$11) | C$10 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 Pataca (C$7) | C$25 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 63% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 613 Pataca (C$94) | C$61 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 371 Pataca (C$57) | C$41 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 748 Pataca (C$115) | C$95 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,910 Pataca (C$293) | C$87 | + 238% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 275,000 Pataca (C$42,141) | C$23,851 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (C$1.79) | C$1.19 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 145 Pataca (C$22) | C$47 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 67 Pataca (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 57 Pataca (C$9) | C$7 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Pataca (C$6) | C$20 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 329 Pataca (C$50) | C$85 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42 Pataca (C$6) | C$6 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 Pataca (C$4.83) | C$2.88 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 65 Pataca (C$10) | C$3.82 | + 160% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Pataca (C$2.31) | C$3.16 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 23 Pataca (C$3.47) | C$2.53 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 199 Pataca (C$30) | C$19 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436 Pataca (C$67) | C$45 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 224 Pataca (C$34) | C$26 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 885 Pataca (C$136) | C$84 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 920 Pataca (C$141) | C$89 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 77 Pataca (C$12) | C$9 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Pataca (C$6) | C$5.72 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 41 Pataca (C$6) | C$5.43 | + 15% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 2,900 Pataca (C$444) | C$850 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.15 Pataca (C$0.18) | C$1.04 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 985 Pataca (C$151) | C$34 | + 340% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 Pataca (C$5.43) | C$10 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 211 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Macao is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,150
(27,079 Pataca)
in Macao
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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