Cost of living in Macao is 35% more expensive than in Daejeon (South Korea)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 7% more expensive than in Daejeon (South Korea) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Daejeon | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Pataca (₩15,030) | ₩8,699 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 Pataca (₩7,662) | ₩6,387 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pataca (₩5,019) | ₩6,417 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 Pataca (₩3,244) | ₩2,861 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 Pataca (₩4,680) | ₩3,763 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Pataca (₩4,738) | ₩5,967 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Pataca (₩9,213) | ₩8,725 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (₩3,755) | ₩6,321 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (₩4,216) | ₩3,180 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (₩2,088) | ₩1,945 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 Pataca (₩21,929) | ₩20,857 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Pataca (₩2,583) | ₩2,884 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Pataca (₩2,244) | ₩2,161 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 118% more expensive than in Daejeon (South Korea) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Daejeon | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,372 Pataca (₩2,724,300) | ₩957,143 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca (₩2,076,988) | ₩885,366 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca (₩140,645) | ₩125,714 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca (₩1,955,131) | ₩506,034 | + 286% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca (₩1,363,702) | ₩443,293 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 664 Pataca (₩110,428) | ₩97,368 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca (₩29,147) | ₩25,155 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca (₩982,782) | ₩583,333 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca (₩214,689) | ₩90,000 | + 139% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca (₩13,279) | ₩8,625 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 Pataca (₩7,026) | ₩22,500 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is about the same as in Daejeon (South Korea) | ||||
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| Macao | Daejeon | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca (₩102,634) | ₩77,500 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca (₩54,571) | ₩64,750 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca (₩113,343) | ₩108,838 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca (₩168,542) | ₩102,500 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is about the same as in Daejeon (South Korea) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Daejeon | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca (₩45,280,691) | ₩31,500,000 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (₩1,860) | ₩1,695 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223 Pataca (₩37,154) | ₩57,600 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 100 Pataca (₩16,723) | ₩10,210 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 22% more expensive than in Daejeon (South Korea) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Daejeon | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (₩10,082) | ₩6,200 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca (₩18,894) | ₩9,000 | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca (₩48,356) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 Pataca (₩7,067) | ₩12,000 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (₩5,645) | ₩6,313 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (₩10,296) | ₩9,338 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (₩2,196) | ₩3,320 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca (₩4,062) | ₩2,000 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca (₩43,419) | ₩10,308 | + 321% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 73% more expensive than in Daejeon (South Korea) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Daejeon | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 338 Pataca (₩56,186) | ₩20,833 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 262 Pataca (₩43,616) | ₩16,667 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,290 Pataca (₩214,714) | ₩310,000 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 620 Pataca (₩103,155) | ₩53,333 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97 Pataca (₩16,143) | ₩6,714 | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (₩6,847) | ₩4,650 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 Pataca (₩8,456) | ₩3,938 | + 115% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,321 Pataca (₩719,107) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (₩184) | ₩186 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca (₩197,545) | ₩69,286 | + 185% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (₩8,401) | ₩3,783 | + 122% | |
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TOTAL | + 35% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 14 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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