Cost of living in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 32% more expensive than in Macao
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Food | + 21% | |||
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Food in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 21% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Birmingham | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (136 Pataca) | 90 Pataca | + 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (83 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | + 79% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.27 (44 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | + 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.27 (13 Pataca) | 19 Pataca | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | £4.15 (43 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.13 (22 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.29 (54 Pataca) | 55 Pataca | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.24 (23 Pataca) | 23 Pataca | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.09 (11 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.72 (18 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (107 Pataca) | 132 Pataca | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.45 (25 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | + 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.97 (10 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | - 26% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Birmingham | Macao | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,438 (14,748 Pataca) | 16,372 Pataca | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £850 (8,717 Pataca) | 12,482 Pataca | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £251 (2,577 Pataca) | 845 Pataca | + 205% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,044 (10,708 Pataca) | 11,749 Pataca | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £738 (7,574 Pataca) | 8,195 Pataca | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £94 (963 Pataca) | 664 Pataca | + 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (262 Pataca) | 175 Pataca | + 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | £391 (4,013 Pataca) | 5,906 Pataca | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £91 (938 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (65 Pataca) | 80 Pataca | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (123 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | + 191% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Birmingham | Macao | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £64 (653 Pataca) | 617 Pataca | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £38 (392 Pataca) | 328 Pataca | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £79 (810 Pataca) | 681 Pataca | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 (717 Pataca) | 1,013 Pataca | - 29% | |
Transportation | + 109% | |||
Transportation in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 109% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Birmingham | Macao | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,503 (261,600 Pataca) | 272,113 Pataca | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.53 (16 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | + 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £74 (759 Pataca) | 223 Pataca | + 240% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (184 Pataca) | 101 Pataca | + 83% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 20% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Birmingham | Macao | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (73 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (93 Pataca) | 114 Pataca | - 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £89 (913 Pataca) | 291 Pataca | + 214% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.66 (38 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £3.30 (34 Pataca) | 34 Pataca | - 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.87 (50 Pataca) | 62 Pataca | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.36 (24 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 84% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.92 (20 Pataca) | 24 Pataca | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (144 Pataca) | 261 Pataca | - 45% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 11% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Birmingham | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 (271 Pataca) | 338 Pataca | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £18 (186 Pataca) | 262 Pataca | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £97 (991 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | - 23% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (617 Pataca) | 620 Pataca | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (92 Pataca) | 97 Pataca | - 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.38 (35 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.62 (47 Pataca) | 51 Pataca | - 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £530 (5,432 Pataca) | 4,321 Pataca | + 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.37 (3.77 Pataca) | 1.10 Pataca | + 241% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £47 (486 Pataca) | 1,187 Pataca | - 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 (148 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | + 217% | |
TOTAL | + 32% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 199 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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