Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Macao
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Food | + 101% | |||
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Food in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Honolulu, Hawaii | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (168 Pataca) | 90 Pataca | + 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (109 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | + 137% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (57 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | + 88% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.84 (15 Pataca) | 19 Pataca | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | $8 (64 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (58 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | + 105% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (61 Pataca) | 55 Pataca | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.45 (36 Pataca) | 23 Pataca | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.94 (24 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $7 (60 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 381% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $22 (177 Pataca) | 132 Pataca | + 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.96 (32 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | + 106% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.93 (32 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 135% | |
Housing | + 117% | |||
Housing in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Honolulu, Hawaii | Macao | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,844 (31,062 Pataca) | 16,372 Pataca | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,138 (25,353 Pataca) | 12,482 Pataca | + 103% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $402 (3,249 Pataca) | 845 Pataca | + 284% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,694 (21,767 Pataca) | 11,749 Pataca | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,101 (16,975 Pataca) | 8,195 Pataca | + 107% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $226 (1,824 Pataca) | 664 Pataca | + 175% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $81 (653 Pataca) | 175 Pataca | + 273% | |
40” flat screen tv | $411 (3,324 Pataca) | 5,906 Pataca | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $166 (1,345 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (121 Pataca) | 80 Pataca | + 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (219 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | + 420% | |
Clothes | + 53% | |||
Clothes in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $66 (537 Pataca) | 617 Pataca | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $80 (649 Pataca) | 328 Pataca | + 98% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (866 Pataca) | 681 Pataca | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $208 (1,684 Pataca) | 1,013 Pataca | + 66% | |
Transportation | + 60% | |||
Transportation in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,097 (251,260 Pataca) | 272,113 Pataca | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (11 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (550 Pataca) | 223 Pataca | + 146% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (170 Pataca) | 101 Pataca | + 69% | |
Personal Care | + 79% | |||
Personal Care in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (80 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (231 Pataca) | 114 Pataca | + 104% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $130 (1,047 Pataca) | 291 Pataca | + 260% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (69 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | + 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (49 Pataca) | 34 Pataca | + 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (62 Pataca) | 62 Pataca | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.45 (44 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 234% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.68 (22 Pataca) | 24 Pataca | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $40 (323 Pataca) | 261 Pataca | + 24% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Honolulu, Hawaii | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (540 Pataca) | 338 Pataca | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $32 (262 Pataca) | 262 Pataca | + 0% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (1,353 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | + 5% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $114 (922 Pataca) | 620 Pataca | + 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (109 Pataca) | 97 Pataca | + 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (53 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | + 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (60 Pataca) | 51 Pataca | + 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $414 (3,349 Pataca) | 4,321 Pataca | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (1.47 Pataca) | 1.10 Pataca | + 33% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $63 (507 Pataca) | 1,187 Pataca | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (94 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | + 102% | |
TOTAL | + 76% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 284 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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