Cost of living in Macao vs Kerman, Iran
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Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 106% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Pataca (﷼ 477,804) | ﷼ 110,233 | + 333% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 Pataca (﷼ 242,734) | ﷼ 250,000 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pataca (﷼ 159,560) | ﷼ 184,615 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 Pataca (﷼ 93,871) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 369% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 Pataca (﷼ 148,771) | ﷼ 55,631 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Pataca (﷼ 150,622) | ﷼ 33,385 | + 351% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Pataca (﷼ 292,871) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (﷼ 119,367) | ﷼ 40,000 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (﷼ 134,017) | ﷼ 25,000 | + 436% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (﷼ 66,381) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 Pataca (﷼ 697,105) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Pataca (﷼ 82,121) | ﷼ 68,506 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Pataca (﷼ 71,339) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 257% | |
| Housing | + 272% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 272% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,372 Pataca (﷼ 86,604,973) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | + 983% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca (﷼ 66,027,061) | ﷼ 4,250,000 | + 1454% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca (﷼ 4,471,072) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca (﷼ 62,153,229) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | + 1143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca (﷼ 43,351,842) | ﷼ 3,500,000 | + 1139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 662 Pataca (﷼ 3,501,435) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca (﷼ 926,593) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca (﷼ 31,242,455) | ﷼ 30,000,000 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca (﷼ 6,824,937) | ﷼ 10,000,000 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca (﷼ 422,122) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 744% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 Pataca (﷼ 241,907) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 142% | |
| Clothes | + 206% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 206% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca (﷼ 3,262,731) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 226% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca (﷼ 1,734,808) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 247% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca (﷼ 3,603,155) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 260% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca (﷼ 5,357,928) | ﷼ 3,000,000 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 101% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca (﷼ 1,439,464,618) | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (﷼ 59,142) | ﷼ 13,763 | + 330% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 163 Pataca (﷼ 864,315) | ﷼ 200,000 | + 332% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 93 Pataca (﷼ 490,618) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 123% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (﷼ 320,520) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca (﷼ 600,648) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 501% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca (﷼ 1,537,223) | ﷼ 250,000 | + 515% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 Pataca (﷼ 224,823) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (﷼ 179,438) | ﷼ 125,000 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (﷼ 327,302) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 227% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (﷼ 69,807) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca (﷼ 129,116) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca (﷼ 1,380,291) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 1280% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 82% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 321 Pataca (﷼ 1,698,074) | ﷼ 400,000 | + 325% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 220 Pataca (﷼ 1,163,483) | ﷼ 300,000 | + 288% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,065 Pataca (﷼ 5,632,423) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 1026% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 622 Pataca (﷼ 3,289,408) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 229% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 103 Pataca (﷼ 542,606) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (﷼ 219,481) | ﷼ 50,698 | + 333% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Pataca (﷼ 255,764) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,538 Pataca (﷼ 24,005,007) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (﷼ 5,841) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca (﷼ 6,279,913) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 39 Pataca (﷼ 207,963) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 108% | |
| TOTAL | + 143% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 79 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Macao is 143% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 52,788,351 (9,979 Pataca) in Macao to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ﷼ 21,700,000 in Kerman.
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