Cost of living in Macao is 30% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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| Food | - 14% | |||
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| Food in Macao is 14% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Macao | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Pataca (HK$87) | HK$71 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 Pataca (HK$45) | HK$44 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pataca (HK$29) | HK$51 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 Pataca (HK$19) | HK$23 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 Pataca (HK$27) | HK$34 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Pataca (HK$28) | HK$24 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Pataca (HK$54) | HK$96 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (HK$22) | HK$32 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (HK$25) | HK$24 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (HK$12) | HK$15 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 Pataca (HK$128) | HK$150 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Pataca (HK$15) | HK$18 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Pataca (HK$13) | HK$20 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 47% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Macao | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,372 Pataca (HK$15,843) | HK$36,510 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca (HK$12,079) | HK$23,879 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca (HK$818) | HK$1,581 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca (HK$11,370) | HK$19,785 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca (HK$7,931) | HK$14,048 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 664 Pataca (HK$642) | HK$994 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca (HK$170) | HK$174 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca (HK$5,715) | HK$4,281 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca (HK$1,249) | HK$1,875 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca (HK$77) | HK$96 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 Pataca (HK$41) | HK$96 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Macao | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca (HK$597) | HK$618 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca (HK$317) | HK$332 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca (HK$659) | HK$681 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca (HK$980) | HK$986 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 40% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca (HK$263,331) | HK$206,900 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (HK$11) | HK$23 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223 Pataca (HK$216) | HK$496 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 101 Pataca (HK$97) | HK$102 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 8% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Macao | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (HK$59) | HK$53 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca (HK$110) | HK$118 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca (HK$281) | HK$382 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42 Pataca (HK$41) | HK$67 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (HK$33) | HK$40 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (HK$60) | HK$46 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (HK$13) | HK$14 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca (HK$24) | HK$20 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca (HK$253) | HK$272 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 8% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Macao | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 338 Pataca (HK$327) | HK$391 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 262 Pataca (HK$254) | HK$201 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,290 Pataca (HK$1,249) | HK$1,409 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 620 Pataca (HK$600) | HK$559 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97 Pataca (HK$94) | HK$134 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (HK$40) | HK$41 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 Pataca (HK$49) | HK$56 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,321 Pataca (HK$4,182) | HK$3,667 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (HK$1.07) | HK$0.88 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca (HK$1,149) | HK$700 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (HK$49) | HK$71 | - 31% | |
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TOTAL | - 30% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
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