Cost of living in Macao vs San Jose, California, United States
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 27% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Pataca ($11) | $19 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 Pataca ($5.75) | $11 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pataca ($3.78) | $5.19 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 Pataca ($2.22) | $1.21 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 Pataca ($3.52) | $3.92 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Pataca ($3.57) | $4.21 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Pataca ($7) | $7 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca ($2.83) | $4.37 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca ($3.17) | $2.38 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca ($1.57) | $2.95 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 Pataca ($17) | $18 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Pataca ($1.94) | $2.37 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Pataca ($1.69) | $2.24 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 40% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,372 Pataca ($2,051) | $3,253 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca ($1,563) | $2,659 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca ($106) | $149 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca ($1,472) | $2,294 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca ($1,027) | $1,555 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 662 Pataca ($83) | $114 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca ($22) | $38 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca ($740) | $329 | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca ($162) | $128 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca ($10) | $10 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 Pataca ($5.73) | $37 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is about the same as in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca ($77) | $49 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca ($41) | $50 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca ($85) | $89 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca ($127) | $112 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 37% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca ($34,086) | $23,712 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca ($1.40) | $0.92 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 163 Pataca ($20) | $81 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 93 Pataca ($12) | $19 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 24% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca ($8) | $7 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca ($14) | $21 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca ($36) | $110 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 Pataca ($5.32) | $7 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca ($4.25) | $3.71 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca ($8) | $5.68 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca ($1.65) | $3.57 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca ($3.06) | $1.93 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca ($33) | $21 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is about the same as in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 321 Pataca ($40) | $50 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 220 Pataca ($28) | $27 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,065 Pataca ($133) | $202 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 622 Pataca ($78) | $89 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 103 Pataca ($13) | $13 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca ($5.20) | $5.70 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Pataca ($6) | $8 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,538 Pataca ($568) | $436 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca ($0.14) | $0.43 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca ($149) | $62 | + 139% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 39 Pataca ($4.92) | $9 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 399 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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