Cost of living in Macao is 102% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
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Food | + 62% | |||
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Food in Macao is 62% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Macao | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Pataca (1,512 Dinar) | 1,005 Dinar | + 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 Pataca (771 Dinar) | 674 Dinar | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pataca (505 Dinar) | 424 Dinar | + 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 Pataca (326 Dinar) | 125 Dinar | + 162% | |
12 eggs, large | 28 Pataca (471 Dinar) | 267 Dinar | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Pataca (477 Dinar) | 100 Dinar | + 377% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Pataca (927 Dinar) | 630 Dinar | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (378 Dinar) | 415 Dinar | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (424 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | + 427% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (210 Dinar) | 242 Dinar | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 Pataca (2,206 Dinar) | 1,526 Dinar | + 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Pataca (260 Dinar) | 154 Dinar | + 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Pataca (226 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | + 348% | |
Housing | + 164% | |||
Housing in Macao is 164% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Macao | Algiers | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,372 Pataca (274,035 Dinar) | 96,885 Dinar | + 183% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca (208,922 Dinar) | 50,756 Dinar | + 312% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca (14,147 Dinar) | 5,504 Dinar | + 157% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca (196,665 Dinar) | 59,551 Dinar | + 230% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca (137,174 Dinar) | 31,876 Dinar | + 330% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 664 Pataca (11,108 Dinar) | 4,564 Dinar | + 143% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca (2,932 Dinar) | 2,542 Dinar | + 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca (98,857 Dinar) | 45,960 Dinar | + 115% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca (21,595 Dinar) | 23,550 Dinar | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca (1,336 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 78% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 Pataca (707 Dinar) | 570 Dinar | + 24% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Macao is about the same as in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Macao | Algiers | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca (10,324 Dinar) | 5,654 Dinar | + 83% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca (5,489 Dinar) | 6,658 Dinar | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca (11,401 Dinar) | 16,279 Dinar | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca (16,954 Dinar) | 11,546 Dinar | + 47% | |
Transportation | + 98% | |||
Transportation in Macao is 98% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca (4,554,744 Dinar) | 4,034,430 Dinar | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (187 Dinar) | 43 Dinar | + 331% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 223 Pataca (3,737 Dinar) | 1,358 Dinar | + 175% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 101 Pataca (1,682 Dinar) | 506 Dinar | + 232% | |
Personal Care | + 122% | |||
Personal Care in Macao is 122% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Macao | Algiers | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (1,014 Dinar) | 562 Dinar | + 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca (1,901 Dinar) | 435 Dinar | + 337% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca (4,864 Dinar) | 1,894 Dinar | + 157% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 Pataca (711 Dinar) | 306 Dinar | + 132% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (568 Dinar) | 505 Dinar | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (1,036 Dinar) | 284 Dinar | + 264% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (221 Dinar) | 164 Dinar | + 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca (409 Dinar) | 280 Dinar | + 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca (4,368 Dinar) | 405 Dinar | + 979% | |
Entertainment | + 125% | |||
Entertainment in Macao is 125% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Macao | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 338 Pataca (5,652 Dinar) | 2,027 Dinar | + 179% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 262 Pataca (4,387 Dinar) | 1,302 Dinar | + 237% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,290 Pataca (21,598 Dinar) | 2,867 Dinar | + 653% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 620 Pataca (10,376 Dinar) | 5,763 Dinar | + 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97 Pataca (1,624 Dinar) | 867 Dinar | + 87% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (689 Dinar) | 296 Dinar | + 133% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 Pataca (851 Dinar) | 474 Dinar | + 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,321 Pataca (72,334 Dinar) | 72,557 Dinar | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (18 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca (19,871 Dinar) | 3,886 Dinar | + 411% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 46 Pataca (778 Dinar) | 347 Dinar | + 124% | |
TOTAL | + 102% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 258 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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