- Cost of Living
- Macao
- Poland
- Macao
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macao compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 84% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 85 Pataca (35 zł) | 20 zł | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 40 Pataca (17 zł) | 17 zł | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26 Pataca (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 Pataca (7 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 201% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29 Pataca (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 Pataca (10 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 Pataca (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 Pataca (9 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 224% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (11 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 320% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (5.30 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 128 Pataca (53 zł) | 20 zł | + 165% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 Pataca (8 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 Pataca (4.43 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 116% | |
| Housing | + 165% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 165% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,626 Pataca (8,156 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,120 Pataca (5,452 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 226% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,129 Pataca (469 zł) | 519 zł | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,692 Pataca (4,444 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 278% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,723 Pataca (3,210 zł) | 844 zł | + 280% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 678 Pataca (282 zł) | 275 zł | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 206 Pataca (85 zł) | 47 zł | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,806 Pataca (3,244 zł) | 1,879 zł | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,145 Pataca (476 zł) | 419 zł | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 83 Pataca (35 zł) | 19 zł | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48 Pataca (20 zł) | 16 zł | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 21% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 614 Pataca (255 zł) | 275 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 355 Pataca (148 zł) | 113 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 772 Pataca (321 zł) | 283 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,088 Pataca (452 zł) | 298 zł | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 16% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 257,000 Pataca (106,806 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (4.81 zł) | 5.28 zł | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 145 Pataca (60 zł) | 75 zł | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 103 Pataca (43 zł) | 26 zł | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 59% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 57 Pataca (24 zł) | 14 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 136 Pataca (57 zł) | 26 zł | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 309 Pataca (128 zł) | 100 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42 Pataca (17 zł) | 16 zł | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 Pataca (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 63 Pataca (26 zł) | 11 zł | + 131% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (5.55 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26 Pataca (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 238 Pataca (99 zł) | 28 zł | + 252% | |
| Entertainment | + 140% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 140% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 398 Pataca (165 zł) | 63 zł | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 224 Pataca (93 zł) | 44 zł | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 938 Pataca (390 zł) | 115 zł | + 238% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 855 Pataca (355 zł) | 90 zł | + 295% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 92 Pataca (38 zł) | 15 zł | + 152% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 167% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45 Pataca (19 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 213% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,201 Pataca (1,330 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.49 Pataca (0.62 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 114% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,022 Pataca (425 zł) | 108 zł | + 293% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 Pataca (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 334 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Macao is 89% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,269 zł
(29,522 Pataca)
in Macao
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,500 zł
in Łódź.
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