Cost of living in Macao vs Thane, India
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| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 79% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Pataca (₨826) | ₨844 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 Pataca (₨419) | ₨288 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 Pataca (₨276) | ₨124 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 Pataca (₨162) | ₨62 | + 161% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 Pataca (₨257) | ₨64 | + 300% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Pataca (₨260) | ₨37 | + 601% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Pataca (₨506) | ₨274 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (₨206) | ₨168 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (₨232) | ₨24 | + 880% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (₨115) | ₨138 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 Pataca (₨1,205) | ₨588 | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Pataca (₨142) | ₨73 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Pataca (₨123) | ₨31 | + 304% | |
| Housing | + 222% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 222% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,372 Pataca (₨149,648) | ₨34,699 | + 331% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,482 Pataca (₨114,091) | ₨22,512 | + 407% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 Pataca (₨7,726) | ₨5,414 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,749 Pataca (₨107,397) | ₨21,166 | + 407% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,195 Pataca (₨74,909) | ₨12,897 | + 481% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 662 Pataca (₨6,050) | ₨2,613 | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 175 Pataca (₨1,601) | ₨800 | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,906 Pataca (₨53,985) | ₨35,364 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Pataca (₨11,793) | ₨15,424 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Pataca (₨729) | ₨395 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 Pataca (₨418) | ₨548 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 64% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617 Pataca (₨5,638) | ₨2,258 | + 150% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 328 Pataca (₨2,998) | ₨2,459 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 681 Pataca (₨6,226) | ₨3,268 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,013 Pataca (₨9,258) | ₨2,619 | + 254% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 97% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 272,113 Pataca (₨2,487,305) | ₨830,309 | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (₨102) | ₨83 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 163 Pataca (₨1,493) | ₨945 | + 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 93 Pataca (₨848) | ₨189 | + 348% | |
| Personal Care | + 141% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 141% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 61 Pataca (₨554) | ₨102 | + 442% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 114 Pataca (₨1,038) | ₨461 | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 Pataca (₨2,656) | ₨591 | + 349% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43 Pataca (₨388) | ₨260 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Pataca (₨310) | ₨183 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Pataca (₨566) | ₨181 | + 213% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (₨121) | ₨125 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Pataca (₨223) | ₨79 | + 184% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 261 Pataca (₨2,385) | ₨216 | + 1002% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 113% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 321 Pataca (₨2,934) | ₨923 | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 220 Pataca (₨2,010) | ₨496 | + 306% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,065 Pataca (₨9,732) | ₨1,737 | + 460% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 622 Pataca (₨5,684) | ₨2,000 | + 184% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 103 Pataca (₨938) | ₨483 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (₨379) | ₨222 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Pataca (₨442) | ₨212 | + 109% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,538 Pataca (₨41,479) | ₨35,595 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 Pataca (₨10) | ₨20 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,187 Pataca (₨10,851) | ₨2,228 | + 387% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 39 Pataca (₨359) | ₨251 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 186 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Macao is 125% more expensive than in Thane (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨249,259 (27,269 Pataca) in Macao to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨111,000 in Thane.
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