Cost of living in Osaka (Japan) is 8% cheaper than in Macao
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Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Osaka (Japan) is 15% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Osaka | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,050 (57 Pataca) | 90 Pataca | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥705 (38 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥516 (28 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥211 (11 Pataca) | 19 Pataca | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥328 (18 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥652 (35 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | + 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥981 (53 Pataca) | 55 Pataca | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥594 (32 Pataca) | 23 Pataca | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥461 (25 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥305 (17 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,908 (103 Pataca) | 132 Pataca | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥233 (13 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥190 (10 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | - 24% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Osaka (Japan) is 36% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Osaka | Macao | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥192,322 (10,397 Pataca) | 16,372 Pataca | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥130,467 (7,053 Pataca) | 12,482 Pataca | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,974 (809 Pataca) | 845 Pataca | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥98,492 (5,324 Pataca) | 11,749 Pataca | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥54,938 (2,970 Pataca) | 8,195 Pataca | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥8,443 (456 Pataca) | 664 Pataca | - 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,032 (218 Pataca) | 175 Pataca | + 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥58,168 (3,144 Pataca) | 5,906 Pataca | - 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,089 (654 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,142 (62 Pataca) | 80 Pataca | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,908 (103 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | + 144% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is 22% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Osaka | Macao | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥10,365 (560 Pataca) | 617 Pataca | - 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,128 (223 Pataca) | 328 Pataca | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,905 (535 Pataca) | 681 Pataca | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,697 (849 Pataca) | 1,013 Pataca | - 16% | |
Transportation | + 55% | |||
Transportation in Osaka (Japan) is 55% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,771,500 (149,822 Pataca) | 272,113 Pataca | - 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥155 (8 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,310 (611 Pataca) | 223 Pataca | + 174% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,261 (176 Pataca) | 101 Pataca | + 75% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is 13% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Osaka | Macao | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,389 (75 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,908 (103 Pataca) | 114 Pataca | - 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,261 (230 Pataca) | 291 Pataca | - 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥668 (36 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥638 (34 Pataca) | 34 Pataca | + 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥624 (34 Pataca) | 62 Pataca | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥308 (17 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥219 (12 Pataca) | 24 Pataca | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,781 (204 Pataca) | 261 Pataca | - 22% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is 19% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Osaka | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,064 (220 Pataca) | 338 Pataca | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,698 (200 Pataca) | 262 Pataca | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥9,581 (518 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | - 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥9,049 (489 Pataca) | 620 Pataca | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥828 (45 Pataca) | 97 Pataca | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥534 (29 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥504 (27 Pataca) | 51 Pataca | - 46% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥59,162 (3,198 Pataca) | 4,321 Pataca | - 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥57 (3.09 Pataca) | 1.10 Pataca | + 180% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,646 (467 Pataca) | 1,187 Pataca | - 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥521 (28 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | - 39% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 45 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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