Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Macao
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Food | + 59% | |||
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Food in New York City (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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New York City | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (156 Pataca) | 90 Pataca | + 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (94 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | + 103% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (51 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | + 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.33 (11 Pataca) | 19 Pataca | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.53 (45 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (50 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | + 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (61 Pataca) | 55 Pataca | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.26 (34 Pataca) | 23 Pataca | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.08 (17 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.30 (27 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 112% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (158 Pataca) | 132 Pataca | + 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.98 (24 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | + 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.94 (24 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 75% | |
Housing | + 142% | |||
Housing in New York City (United States) is 142% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,942 (39,814 Pataca) | 16,372 Pataca | + 143% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,216 (25,909 Pataca) | 12,482 Pataca | + 108% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (1,343 Pataca) | 845 Pataca | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,913 (31,525 Pataca) | 11,749 Pataca | + 168% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,452 (19,757 Pataca) | 8,195 Pataca | + 141% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (858 Pataca) | 664 Pataca | + 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (501 Pataca) | 175 Pataca | + 186% | |
40” flat screen tv | $331 (2,668 Pataca) | 5,906 Pataca | - 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (1,005 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (127 Pataca) | 80 Pataca | + 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (211 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | + 399% | |
Clothes | + 28% | |||
Clothes in New York City (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (540 Pataca) | 617 Pataca | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $63 (505 Pataca) | 328 Pataca | + 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $117 (941 Pataca) | 681 Pataca | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (1,184 Pataca) | 1,013 Pataca | + 17% | |
Transportation | + 160% | |||
Transportation in New York City (United States) is 160% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,697 (223,160 Pataca) | 272,113 Pataca | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (8 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $138 (1,110 Pataca) | 223 Pataca | + 397% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $34 (274 Pataca) | 101 Pataca | + 173% | |
Personal Care | + 57% | |||
Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (68 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (169 Pataca) | 114 Pataca | + 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (892 Pataca) | 291 Pataca | + 207% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (82 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | + 93% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.87 (39 Pataca) | 34 Pataca | + 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (60 Pataca) | 62 Pataca | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (55 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 315% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.53 (20 Pataca) | 24 Pataca | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (262 Pataca) | 261 Pataca | + 0% | |
Entertainment | + 76% | |||
Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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New York City | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (541 Pataca) | 338 Pataca | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $35 (279 Pataca) | 262 Pataca | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $318 (2,562 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | + 99% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $144 (1,160 Pataca) | 620 Pataca | + 87% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (159 Pataca) | 97 Pataca | + 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.42 (44 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (79 Pataca) | 51 Pataca | + 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $632 (5,096 Pataca) | 4,321 Pataca | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.68 (5.47 Pataca) | 1.10 Pataca | + 395% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $143 (1,148 Pataca) | 1,187 Pataca | - 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (132 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | + 183% | |
TOTAL | + 107% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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