Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Macao
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Food | + 83% | |||
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Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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San Francisco, California | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (195 Pataca) | 90 Pataca | + 116% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (99 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | + 115% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (58 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | + 93% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.08 (17 Pataca) | 19 Pataca | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | $7 (59 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (56 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | + 97% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (107 Pataca) | 55 Pataca | + 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.51 (36 Pataca) | 23 Pataca | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.19 (18 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.60 (45 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 260% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (126 Pataca) | 132 Pataca | - 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.14 (25 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | + 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.39 (19 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 43% | |
Housing | + 164% | |||
Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 164% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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San Francisco, California | Macao | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $5,594 (45,201 Pataca) | 16,372 Pataca | + 176% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $4,316 (34,870 Pataca) | 12,482 Pataca | + 179% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (1,444 Pataca) | 845 Pataca | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,193 (25,798 Pataca) | 11,749 Pataca | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,656 (21,463 Pataca) | 8,195 Pataca | + 162% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $103 (834 Pataca) | 664 Pataca | + 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (505 Pataca) | 175 Pataca | + 188% | |
40” flat screen tv | $254 (2,052 Pataca) | 5,906 Pataca | - 65% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $143 (1,159 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (89 Pataca) | 80 Pataca | + 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $54 (435 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | + 929% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (524 Pataca) | 617 Pataca | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (406 Pataca) | 328 Pataca | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (818 Pataca) | 681 Pataca | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (1,165 Pataca) | 1,013 Pataca | + 15% | |
Transportation | + 100% | |||
Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $32,526 (262,801 Pataca) | 272,113 Pataca | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (11 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $95 (766 Pataca) | 223 Pataca | + 243% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (158 Pataca) | 101 Pataca | + 57% | |
Personal Care | + 69% | |||
Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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San Francisco, California | Macao | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (69 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (112 Pataca) | 114 Pataca | - 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $160 (1,291 Pataca) | 291 Pataca | + 344% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $13 (107 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | + 151% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.32 (43 Pataca) | 34 Pataca | + 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (68 Pataca) | 62 Pataca | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.76 (47 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 252% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.92 (24 Pataca) | 24 Pataca | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (266 Pataca) | 261 Pataca | + 2% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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San Francisco, California | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (469 Pataca) | 338 Pataca | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $36 (289 Pataca) | 262 Pataca | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $288 (2,328 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | + 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (818 Pataca) | 620 Pataca | + 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (143 Pataca) | 97 Pataca | + 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.62 (45 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | + 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (80 Pataca) | 51 Pataca | + 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (3,005 Pataca) | 4,321 Pataca | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (1.99 Pataca) | 1.10 Pataca | + 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $106 (856 Pataca) | 1,187 Pataca | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (104 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | + 124% | |
TOTAL | + 95% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 337 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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