Cost of living in Macao is 102% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil)
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| Food | + 68% | |||
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| Food in Macao is 68% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Macao | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 89 Pataca (R$ 60) | R$ 38 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45 Pataca (R$ 31) | R$ 31 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 Pataca (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (R$ 11) | R$ 4.82 | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29 Pataca (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 Pataca (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59 Pataca (R$ 40) | R$ 34 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Pataca (R$ 16) | R$ 4.98 | + 218% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 Pataca (R$ 8) | R$ 5.65 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 Pataca (R$ 82) | R$ 37 | + 122% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 Pataca (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 272% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 272% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Macao | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,912 Pataca (R$ 12,217) | R$ 2,404 | + 408% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca (R$ 8,513) | R$ 1,420 | + 499% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca (R$ 576) | R$ 250 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca (R$ 8,014) | R$ 1,698 | + 372% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca (R$ 5,590) | R$ 1,077 | + 419% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 664 Pataca (R$ 453) | R$ 279 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca (R$ 119) | R$ 85 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca (R$ 4,028) | R$ 2,104 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca (R$ 880) | R$ 602 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca (R$ 54) | R$ 12 | + 366% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 Pataca (R$ 29) | R$ 14 | + 100% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 64% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Macao | Bauru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca (R$ 421) | R$ 218 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca (R$ 224) | R$ 163 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca (R$ 465) | R$ 332 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca (R$ 691) | R$ 286 | + 141% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 28% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Macao | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca (R$ 185,595) | R$ 72,761 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (R$ 8) | R$ 5.90 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223 Pataca (R$ 152) | R$ 161 | - 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 101 Pataca (R$ 69) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 55% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Macao | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (R$ 41) | R$ 23 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca (R$ 77) | R$ 79 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca (R$ 198) | R$ 217 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 Pataca (R$ 29) | R$ 18 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (R$ 42) | R$ 16 | + 159% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca (R$ 17) | R$ 4.01 | + 315% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca (R$ 178) | R$ 41 | + 335% | |
| Entertainment | + 157% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 157% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 338 Pataca (R$ 230) | R$ 66 | + 247% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 262 Pataca (R$ 179) | R$ 40 | + 352% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,290 Pataca (R$ 880) | R$ 132 | + 566% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 620 Pataca (R$ 423) | R$ 104 | + 306% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97 Pataca (R$ 66) | R$ 22 | + 207% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 152% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 Pataca (R$ 35) | R$ 8 | + 361% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,392 Pataca (R$ 2,996) | R$ 3,568 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (R$ 0.75) | R$ 0.81 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca (R$ 810) | R$ 104 | + 678% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 47 Pataca (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 224% | |
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TOTAL | + 102% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 127 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2025.
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