Cost of living in Macao is 46% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | + 41% | |||
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| Food in Macao is 41% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Macao | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Pataca (48 zł) | 40 zł | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 Pataca (25 zł) | 30 zł | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pataca (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 Pataca (10 zł) | 3.88 zł | + 169% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 Pataca (15 zł) | 15 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Pataca (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Pataca (30 zł) | 15 zł | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (12 zł) | 3.85 zł | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (14 zł) | 3.18 zł | + 326% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (7 zł) | 4.36 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 Pataca (70 zł) | 36 zł | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Pataca (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Pataca (7 zł) | 3.12 zł | + 131% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 49% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,372 Pataca (8,748 zł) | 6,166 zł | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca (6,669 zł) | 4,036 zł | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca (452 zł) | 930 zł | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca (6,278 zł) | 2,925 zł | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca (4,379 zł) | 2,237 zł | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 664 Pataca (355 zł) | 300 zł | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca (94 zł) | 46 zł | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca (3,156 zł) | 1,830 zł | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca (689 zł) | 399 zł | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca (43 zł) | 37 zł | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 Pataca (23 zł) | 50 zł | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 20% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Macao | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca (330 zł) | 323 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca (175 zł) | 120 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca (364 zł) | 367 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca (541 zł) | 496 zł | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 15% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Macao | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca (145,400 zł) | 93,824 zł | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (5.97 zł) | 7 zł | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223 Pataca (119 zł) | 123 zł | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 100 Pataca (54 zł) | 35 zł | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 52% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (32 zł) | 17 zł | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca (61 zł) | 48 zł | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca (155 zł) | 174 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 Pataca (23 zł) | 10 zł | + 131% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (33 zł) | 12 zł | + 179% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca (139 zł) | 45 zł | + 210% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 123% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Macao | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 338 Pataca (180 zł) | 94 zł | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 262 Pataca (140 zł) | 54 zł | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,290 Pataca (689 zł) | 215 zł | + 220% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 620 Pataca (331 zł) | 168 zł | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97 Pataca (52 zł) | 28 zł | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 Pataca (27 zł) | 12 zł | + 124% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,321 Pataca (2,309 zł) | 2,013 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (0.59 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 102% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca (634 zł) | 132 zł | + 380% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 62% | |
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TOTAL | + 46% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 110 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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