- Cost of Living
- Macao
- Netherlands
- Macao
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macao compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 7% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Pataca (€10) | €15 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 40 Pataca (€4.32) | €8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26 Pataca (€2.80) | €3.34 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Pataca (€1.86) | €1.12 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 Pataca (€3.33) | €1.89 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 Pataca (€2.60) | €1.92 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 Pataca (€6) | €4.28 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21 Pataca (€2.28) | €1.91 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (€2.71) | €3.00 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (€1.36) | €0.95 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 123 Pataca (€13) | €5.00 | + 163% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 Pataca (€1.98) | €2.34 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 Pataca (€1.14) | €1.38 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 2% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,626 Pataca (€2,093) | €1,817 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,120 Pataca (€1,399) | €1,264 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,097 Pataca (€117) | €162 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,692 Pataca (€1,140) | €1,104 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,723 Pataca (€824) | €766 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 678 Pataca (€72) | €81 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 206 Pataca (€22) | €24 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,806 Pataca (€833) | €430 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,145 Pataca (€122) | €127 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 83 Pataca (€9) | €7 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 Pataca (€4.83) | €14 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 0% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 658 Pataca (€70) | €87 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 344 Pataca (€37) | €31 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 772 Pataca (€82) | €85 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,088 Pataca (€116) | €135 | - 14% | |
| 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 | 257,000 Pataca (€27,410) | €25,000 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (€1.23) | €1.76 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 145 Pataca (€15) | €90 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 85 Pataca (€9) | €22 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 21% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 57 Pataca (€6) | €3.43 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 136 Pataca (€15) | €11 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 320 Pataca (€34) | €31 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 Pataca (€4.27) | €3.48 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 Pataca (€3.37) | €3.59 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 63 Pataca (€7) | €2.41 | + 177% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (€1.42) | €1.61 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26 Pataca (€2.76) | €1.66 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 260 Pataca (€28) | €29 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 23% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 399 Pataca (€43) | €45 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 222 Pataca (€24) | €20 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 938 Pataca (€100) | €116 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 855 Pataca (€91) | €60 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 99 Pataca (€11) | €11 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Pataca (€4.31) | €2.70 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45 Pataca (€4.82) | €4.00 | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,201 Pataca (€341) | €582 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.49 Pataca (€0.16) | €0.19 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,022 Pataca (€109) | €32 | + 245% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 Pataca (€3.48) | €6.00 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,482 prices entered by 346 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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Cost of living in Macao is 14% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,200
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €4,462
(41,836 Pataca)
in Macao.
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