- 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 | 77 Pataca (€8) | €15 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 39 Pataca (€4.16) | €7 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 Pataca (€3.05) | €3.34 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Pataca (€1.55) | €1.00 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24 Pataca (€2.57) | €1.89 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Pataca (€2.11) | €1.92 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 Pataca (€6) | €4.28 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 Pataca (€2.36) | €1.91 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Pataca (€2.10) | €3.00 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (€1.37) | €0.95 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 112 Pataca (€12) | €5.00 | + 138% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 17 Pataca (€1.81) | €2.21 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 Pataca (€1.21) | €1.38 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 5% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,250 Pataca (€2,051) | €1,817 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 14,865 Pataca (€1,584) | €1,264 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,038 Pataca (€111) | €162 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,480 Pataca (€1,223) | €1,104 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,125 Pataca (€866) | €766 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 769 Pataca (€82) | €81 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 217 Pataca (€23) | €24 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 8,154 Pataca (€869) | €456 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 937 Pataca (€100) | €183 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Pataca (€8) | €7 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41 Pataca (€4.33) | €13 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 12% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 613 Pataca (€65) | €87 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 371 Pataca (€40) | €31 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 748 Pataca (€80) | €85 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,910 Pataca (€204) | €135 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 57% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 253,210 Pataca (€26,985) | €25,000 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (€1.24) | €1.76 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 145 Pataca (€15) | €90 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 73 Pataca (€8) | €23 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 5% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 57 Pataca (€6) | €2.97 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Pataca (€4.26) | €11 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 329 Pataca (€35) | €32 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42 Pataca (€4.47) | €3.84 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 Pataca (€3.36) | €3.53 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 65 Pataca (€7) | €2.79 | + 147% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Pataca (€1.61) | €1.61 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 23 Pataca (€2.41) | €2.28 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 199 Pataca (€21) | €27 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 21% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436 Pataca (€46) | €48 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 224 Pataca (€24) | €20 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 885 Pataca (€94) | €122 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 920 Pataca (€98) | €60 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 77 Pataca (€8) | €10 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Pataca (€4.23) | €2.70 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 41 Pataca (€4.32) | €4.00 | + 8% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,274 Pataca (€136) | €168 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.15 Pataca (€0.12) | €0.19 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 985 Pataca (€105) | €32 | + 232% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 Pataca (€3.78) | €6.00 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,422 prices entered by 292 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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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
€5,400
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €4,560
(42,791 Pataca)
in Macao.
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