Cost of living in Macao is 81% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia)
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| Food | + 71% | |||
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| Food in Macao is 71% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Pataca (Rp 167,976) | Rp 53,037 | + 217% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 Pataca (Rp 85,335) | Rp 42,447 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pataca (Rp 56,095) | Rp 21,500 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 Pataca (Rp 33,001) | Rp 20,738 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 Pataca (Rp 52,302) | Rp 20,514 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Pataca (Rp 52,952) | Rp 11,800 | + 349% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Pataca (Rp 102,961) | Rp 50,000 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (Rp 41,964) | Rp 29,600 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (Rp 47,115) | Rp 24,557 | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (Rp 23,337) | Rp 28,993 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 Pataca (Rp 245,073) | Rp 316,667 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Pataca (Rp 28,870) | Rp 22,610 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Pataca (Rp 25,080) | Rp 18,993 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 184% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 184% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,372 Pataca (Rp 30,446,765) | Rp 8,640,150 | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca (Rp 23,212,413) | Rp 4,076,650 | + 469% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca (Rp 1,571,846) | Rp 938,194 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca (Rp 21,850,532) | Rp 4,266,930 | + 412% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca (Rp 15,240,734) | Rp 2,024,910 | + 653% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 664 Pataca (Rp 1,234,138) | Rp 971,181 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca (Rp 325,752) | Rp 396,806 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca (Rp 10,983,569) | Rp 4,874,240 | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca (Rp 2,399,369) | Rp 1,250,000 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca (Rp 148,401) | Rp 66,032 | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 Pataca (Rp 78,527) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 26% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca (Rp 1,147,043) | Rp 825,000 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca (Rp 609,887) | Rp 600,000 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca (Rp 1,266,722) | Rp 675,000 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca (Rp 1,883,628) | Rp 833,333 | + 126% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 36% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca (Rp 506,056,862) | Rp 396,000,000 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (Rp 20,792) | Rp 8,428 | + 147% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223 Pataca (Rp 415,235) | Rp 386,667 | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 100 Pataca (Rp 186,873) | Rp 61,557 | + 204% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 55% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (Rp 112,682) | Rp 210,000 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca (Rp 211,163) | Rp 125,000 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca (Rp 540,425) | Rp 190,645 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 Pataca (Rp 78,978) | Rp 53,333 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (Rp 63,083) | Rp 43,333 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (Rp 115,066) | Rp 22,500 | + 411% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (Rp 24,541) | Rp 25,000 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca (Rp 45,392) | Rp 19,250 | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca (Rp 485,254) | Rp 152,564 | + 218% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 80% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 338 Pataca (Rp 627,938) | Rp 354,839 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 262 Pataca (Rp 487,452) | Rp 98,571 | + 395% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,290 Pataca (Rp 2,399,648) | Rp 716,129 | + 235% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 620 Pataca (Rp 1,152,862) | Rp 600,000 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97 Pataca (Rp 180,415) | Rp 108,333 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (Rp 76,517) | Rp 56,250 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 Pataca (Rp 94,502) | Rp 55,000 | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,321 Pataca (Rp 8,036,733) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (Rp 2,054) | Rp 1,491 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca (Rp 2,207,761) | Rp 995,486 | + 122% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (Rp 93,893) | Rp 16,576 | + 466% | |
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TOTAL | + 81% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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