Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Macao
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Food | + 33% | |||
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Food in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (144 Pataca) | 90 Pataca | + 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (81 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | + 76% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (48 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | + 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (8 Pataca) | 19 Pataca | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.02 (40 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.97 (24 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | - 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.85 (47 Pataca) | 55 Pataca | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.02 (32 Pataca) | 23 Pataca | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (13 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (17 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (108 Pataca) | 132 Pataca | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.66 (21 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | + 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.73 (22 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 63% | |
Housing | + 31% | |||
Housing in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Macao | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,327 (18,752 Pataca) | 16,372 Pataca | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,608 (12,955 Pataca) | 12,482 Pataca | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $242 (1,954 Pataca) | 845 Pataca | + 131% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,445 (11,640 Pataca) | 11,749 Pataca | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,061 (8,551 Pataca) | 8,195 Pataca | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (1,211 Pataca) | 664 Pataca | + 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (397 Pataca) | 175 Pataca | + 127% | |
40” flat screen tv | $302 (2,436 Pataca) | 5,906 Pataca | - 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $161 (1,295 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | + 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (146 Pataca) | 80 Pataca | + 83% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (215 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | + 410% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Macao | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (472 Pataca) | 617 Pataca | - 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $62 (502 Pataca) | 328 Pataca | + 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (788 Pataca) | 681 Pataca | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $150 (1,205 Pataca) | 1,013 Pataca | + 19% | |
Transportation | + 95% | |||
Transportation in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $41,456 (334,013 Pataca) | 272,113 Pataca | + 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (8 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (713 Pataca) | 223 Pataca | + 219% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (183 Pataca) | 101 Pataca | + 82% | |
Personal Care | + 37% | |||
Personal Care in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Macao | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (49 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (220 Pataca) | 114 Pataca | + 94% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (904 Pataca) | 291 Pataca | + 211% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (61 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | + 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.44 (36 Pataca) | 34 Pataca | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.43 (36 Pataca) | 62 Pataca | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.32 (27 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 103% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.98 (16 Pataca) | 24 Pataca | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (210 Pataca) | 261 Pataca | - 19% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (386 Pataca) | 338 Pataca | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (243 Pataca) | 262 Pataca | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $423 (3,412 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | + 164% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (612 Pataca) | 620 Pataca | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (95 Pataca) | 97 Pataca | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.82 (47 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | + 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $11 (91 Pataca) | 51 Pataca | + 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (3,488 Pataca) | 4,321 Pataca | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.05 (0.40 Pataca) | 1.10 Pataca | - 64% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (247 Pataca) | 1,187 Pataca | - 79% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (68 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | + 46% | |
TOTAL | + 36% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 228 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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