Cost of living in Macao is 113% more expensive than in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia)
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Food | + 73% | |||
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Food in Macao is 73% more expensive than in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) | ||||
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Macao | Georgetown (Penang) | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Pataca (RM53) | RM21 | + 149% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 Pataca (RM27) | RM17 | + 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pataca (RM18) | RM9 | + 96% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 Pataca (RM11) | RM6 | + 79% | |
12 eggs, large | 28 Pataca (RM17) | RM7 | + 148% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Pataca (RM17) | RM4.02 | + 315% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Pataca (RM32) | RM31 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (RM13) | RM8 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (RM15) | RM3.78 | + 294% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (RM7) | RM12 | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 Pataca (RM77) | RM83 | - 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Pataca (RM9) | RM5.05 | + 80% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Pataca (RM8) | RM4.02 | + 97% | |
Housing | + 163% | |||
Housing in Macao is 163% more expensive than in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) | ||||
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Macao | Georgetown (Penang) | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,372 Pataca (RM9,607) | RM1,821 | + 428% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca (RM7,324) | RM1,455 | + 403% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca (RM496) | RM208 | + 138% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca (RM6,894) | RM2,561 | + 169% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca (RM4,809) | RM1,473 | + 226% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 664 Pataca (RM389) | RM798 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca (RM103) | RM94 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca (RM3,466) | RM898 | + 286% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca (RM757) | RM603 | + 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca (RM47) | RM23 | + 106% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 Pataca (RM25) | RM19 | + 28% | |
Clothes | + 62% | |||
Clothes in Macao is 62% more expensive than in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) | ||||
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Macao | Georgetown (Penang) | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca (RM362) | RM229 | + 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca (RM192) | RM115 | + 67% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca (RM400) | RM331 | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca (RM594) | RM264 | + 125% | |
Transportation | + 89% | |||
Transportation in Macao is 89% more expensive than in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca (RM159,672) | RM94,264 | + 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (RM7) | RM2.02 | + 225% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 223 Pataca (RM131) | RM74 | + 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 101 Pataca (RM59) | RM37 | + 61% | |
Personal Care | + 136% | |||
Personal Care in Macao is 136% more expensive than in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (RM36) | RM13 | + 167% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca (RM67) | RM23 | + 192% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca (RM171) | RM79 | + 116% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 Pataca (RM25) | RM17 | + 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (RM20) | RM11 | + 77% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (RM36) | RM17 | + 120% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (RM8) | RM4.06 | + 91% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca (RM14) | RM8 | + 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca (RM153) | RM27 | + 474% | |
Entertainment | + 142% | |||
Entertainment in Macao is 142% more expensive than in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia) | ||||
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Macao | Georgetown (Penang) | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 338 Pataca (RM198) | RM85 | + 133% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 262 Pataca (RM154) | RM32 | + 387% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,290 Pataca (RM757) | RM100 | + 654% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 620 Pataca (RM364) | RM136 | + 168% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97 Pataca (RM57) | RM30 | + 91% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (RM24) | RM14 | + 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 Pataca (RM30) | RM17 | + 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,321 Pataca (RM2,536) | RM1,934 | + 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (RM0.65) | RM0.34 | + 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca (RM697) | RM164 | + 324% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 46 Pataca (RM27) | RM19 | + 46% | |
TOTAL | + 113% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 78 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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