Cost of living in Macao is 49% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique)
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| Food | + 76% | |||
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| Food in Macao is 76% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Beira | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Pataca (721 MT) | 457 MT | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 Pataca (368 MT) | 340 MT | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pataca (241 MT) | 179 MT | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 Pataca (156 MT) | 92 MT | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 Pataca (225 MT) | 108 MT | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Pataca (227 MT) | 71 MT | + 221% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Pataca (442 MT) | 465 MT | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (180 MT) | 153 MT | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (202 MT) | 74 MT | + 173% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (100 MT) | 57 MT | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 Pataca (1,052 MT) | 493 MT | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Pataca (124 MT) | 70 MT | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Pataca (108 MT) | 35 MT | + 209% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 54% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Beira | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,372 Pataca (130,754 MT) | 66,956 MT | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca (99,686 MT) | 39,666 MT | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca (6,750 MT) | 5,337 MT | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca (93,838 MT) | 43,577 MT | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca (65,452 MT) | 38,148 MT | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 664 Pataca (5,300 MT) | 3,502 MT | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca (1,399 MT) | 3,889 MT | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca (47,169 MT) | 25,254 MT | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca (10,304 MT) | 6,520 MT | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca (637 MT) | 309 MT | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 Pataca (337 MT) | 200 MT | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 39% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Macao | Beira | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca (4,926 MT) | 2,197 MT | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca (2,619 MT) | 2,296 MT | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca (5,440 MT) | 3,779 MT | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca (8,089 MT) | 6,389 MT | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 40% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Beira | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca (2,173,275 MT) | 725,422 MT | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (89 MT) | 56 MT | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223 Pataca (1,783 MT) | 1,771 MT | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 101 Pataca (803 MT) | 859 MT | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 79% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Beira | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (484 MT) | 219 MT | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca (907 MT) | 635 MT | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca (2,321 MT) | 1,853 MT | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 Pataca (339 MT) | 238 MT | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (271 MT) | 161 MT | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (494 MT) | 188 MT | + 163% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (105 MT) | 106 MT | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca (195 MT) | 90 MT | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca (2,084 MT) | 385 MT | + 442% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 26% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Beira | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 338 Pataca (2,697 MT) | 1,605 MT | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 262 Pataca (2,093 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,290 Pataca (10,305 MT) | 5,000 MT | + 106% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 620 Pataca (4,951 MT) | 2,391 MT | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97 Pataca (775 MT) | 378 MT | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (329 MT) | 230 MT | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 Pataca (406 MT) | 96 MT | + 324% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,392 Pataca (35,079 MT) | 30,000 MT | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (9 MT) | 20 MT | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca (9,481 MT) | 2,526 MT | + 275% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 46 Pataca (371 MT) | 186 MT | + 100% | |
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TOTAL | + 49% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2024.
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