- Cost of Living
- Macao
- Netherlands
- Macao
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macao compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 15% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 81 Pataca (€8) | €15 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 39 Pataca (€4.08) | €8 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 23 Pataca (€2.37) | €3.34 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Pataca (€1.56) | €1.04 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26 Pataca (€2.70) | €1.89 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Pataca (€2.45) | €1.92 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 Pataca (€6) | €4.28 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 Pataca (€2.32) | €1.91 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (€2.67) | €3.00 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 Pataca (€1.17) | €0.95 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 Pataca (€12) | €5.00 | + 146% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 17 Pataca (€1.78) | €2.23 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 Pataca (€1.19) | €1.38 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 6% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,583 Pataca (€2,048) | €1,817 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,864 Pataca (€1,659) | €1,264 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,036 Pataca (€108) | €162 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,480 Pataca (€1,201) | €1,104 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,125 Pataca (€850) | €766 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 769 Pataca (€80) | €81 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 240 Pataca (€25) | €24 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 9,476 Pataca (€991) | €467 | + 112% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,324 Pataca (€139) | €172 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 74 Pataca (€8) | €7 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 Pataca (€4.70) | €13 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 11% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 613 Pataca (€64) | €87 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 371 Pataca (€39) | €31 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 748 Pataca (€78) | €85 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,910 Pataca (€200) | €135 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 56% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 275,000 Pataca (€28,767) | €25,000 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (€1.22) | €1.76 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 145 Pataca (€15) | €90 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 67 Pataca (€7) | €23 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 0% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 57 Pataca (€5.97) | €2.85 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Pataca (€4.18) | €11 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 329 Pataca (€34) | €32 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42 Pataca (€4.39) | €3.84 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 Pataca (€3.30) | €3.41 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 65 Pataca (€7) | €2.26 | + 200% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Pataca (€1.58) | €1.61 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 23 Pataca (€2.37) | €2.19 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 199 Pataca (€21) | €29 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 15% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436 Pataca (€46) | €49 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 224 Pataca (€23) | €20 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 885 Pataca (€93) | €122 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 920 Pataca (€96) | €60 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 77 Pataca (€8) | €11 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Pataca (€4.15) | €2.70 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 41 Pataca (€4.24) | €4.00 | + 6% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 2,900 Pataca (€303) | €581 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.15 Pataca (€0.12) | €0.19 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 985 Pataca (€103) | €32 | + 226% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 Pataca (€3.71) | €6.00 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,426 prices entered by 310 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Macao is 16% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€6,000
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €5,062
(48,391 Pataca)
in Macao.
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