Cost of living in Macao vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 16% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Pataca (AU$15) | AU$18 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 Pataca (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pataca (AU$4.90) | AU$5.27 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 Pataca (AU$2.88) | AU$1.48 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 Pataca (AU$4.57) | AU$5.06 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Pataca (AU$4.63) | AU$4.83 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Pataca (AU$9) | AU$6 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (AU$3.67) | AU$4.57 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (AU$4.12) | AU$3.19 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (AU$2.04) | AU$5.70 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 Pataca (AU$21) | AU$17 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Pataca (AU$2.52) | AU$2.80 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Pataca (AU$2.19) | AU$2.67 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 15% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,372 Pataca (AU$2,660) | AU$2,894 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca (AU$2,028) | AU$2,147 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca (AU$137) | AU$238 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca (AU$1,909) | AU$1,809 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca (AU$1,332) | AU$1,422 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 662 Pataca (AU$108) | AU$159 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca (AU$28) | AU$46 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca (AU$960) | AU$354 | + 171% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca (AU$210) | AU$212 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 Pataca (AU$7) | AU$28 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 5% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca (AU$100) | AU$101 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca (AU$53) | AU$59 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca (AU$111) | AU$129 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca (AU$165) | AU$131 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 52% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca (AU$44,218) | AU$27,303 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (AU$1.82) | AU$1.38 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 163 Pataca (AU$27) | AU$160 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 93 Pataca (AU$15) | AU$21 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca (AU$18) | AU$24 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca (AU$47) | AU$72 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 Pataca (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (AU$5.51) | AU$4.31 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (AU$10) | AU$5.32 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (AU$2.14) | AU$2.55 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca (AU$3.97) | AU$3.01 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca (AU$42) | AU$36 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 9% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 321 Pataca (AU$52) | AU$51 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 220 Pataca (AU$36) | AU$39 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,065 Pataca (AU$173) | AU$226 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 622 Pataca (AU$101) | AU$78 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 103 Pataca (AU$17) | AU$16 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (AU$7) | AU$4.40 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Pataca (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,538 Pataca (AU$737) | AU$634 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (AU$0.18) | AU$0.25 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca (AU$193) | AU$72 | + 170% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 39 Pataca (AU$6) | AU$33 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,082 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 21% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$9,000 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$7,070 (43,507 Pataca) in Macao.
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