Cost of living in Macao vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 82% | |||
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Food in Macao is 82% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Pataca (42 zł) | 26 zł | + 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 Pataca (22 zł) | 19 zł | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pataca (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 Pataca (8 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 189% | |
12 eggs, large | 28 Pataca (13 zł) | 10 zł | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Pataca (13 zł) | 7 zł | + 102% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Pataca (26 zł) | 12 zł | + 125% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (11 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 187% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (12 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 416% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (5.90 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 83% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 Pataca (62 zł) | 27 zł | + 133% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Pataca (7 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Pataca (6 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 138% | |
Housing | + 128% | |||
Housing in Macao is 128% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,372 Pataca (7,692 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 154% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca (5,864 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 199% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca (397 zł) | 471 zł | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca (5,520 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 192% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca (3,850 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 274% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 662 Pataca (311 zł) | 280 zł | + 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca (82 zł) | 47 zł | + 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca (2,775 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 80% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca (606 zł) | 403 zł | + 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca (37 zł) | 21 zł | + 81% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 Pataca (21 zł) | 17 zł | + 25% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Macao is 24% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca (290 zł) | 246 zł | + 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca (154 zł) | 118 zł | + 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca (320 zł) | 310 zł | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca (476 zł) | 350 zł | + 36% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Macao is 23% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca (127,842 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 81% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (5.25 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 163 Pataca (77 zł) | 94 zł | - 19% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 93 Pataca (44 zł) | 26 zł | + 70% | |
Personal Care | + 72% | |||
Personal Care in Macao is 72% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (28 zł) | 16 zł | + 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca (53 zł) | 28 zł | + 93% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca (137 zł) | 101 zł | + 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 Pataca (20 zł) | 17 zł | + 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (29 zł) | 10 zł | + 203% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (6 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca (123 zł) | 36 zł | + 238% | |
Entertainment | + 133% | |||
Entertainment in Macao is 133% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 321 Pataca (151 zł) | 68 zł | + 123% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 220 Pataca (103 zł) | 54 zł | + 91% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,065 Pataca (500 zł) | 133 zł | + 277% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 622 Pataca (292 zł) | 138 zł | + 112% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 103 Pataca (48 zł) | 18 zł | + 172% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (19 zł) | 8 zł | + 132% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Pataca (23 zł) | 8 zł | + 180% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,538 Pataca (2,132 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (0.52 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca (558 zł) | 119 zł | + 368% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 39 Pataca (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 34% | |
TOTAL | + 82% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Macao is 82% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 15,850 zł (33,737 Pataca) in Macao to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,700 zł in Łódź.
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