- Cost of Living
- Macao
- Jordan
- Macao
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macao compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 41% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 85 Pataca (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.667 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 40 Pataca (Dinar 3.546) | Dinar 4.500 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26 Pataca (Dinar 2.300) | Dinar 3.250 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 Pataca (Dinar 1.579) | Dinar 1.000 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29 Pataca (Dinar 2.535) | Dinar 1.100 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 Pataca (Dinar 2.137) | Dinar 0.600 | + 256% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 Pataca (Dinar 5.035) | Dinar 4.000 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 Pataca (Dinar 1.915) | Dinar 1.100 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Pataca (Dinar 2.226) | Dinar 1.500 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (Dinar 1.117) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 128 Pataca (Dinar 11) | Dinar 10 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 Pataca (Dinar 1.592) | Dinar 1.000 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 Pataca (Dinar 0.934) | Dinar 0.531 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 139% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,626 Pataca (Dinar 1,720) | Dinar 400 | + 330% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,120 Pataca (Dinar 1,150) | Dinar 225 | + 411% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,129 Pataca (Dinar 99) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,692 Pataca (Dinar 937) | Dinar 350 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,723 Pataca (Dinar 677) | Dinar 250 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 678 Pataca (Dinar 59) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 206 Pataca (Dinar 18) | Dinar 15 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,806 Pataca (Dinar 684) | Dinar 250 | + 174% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,145 Pataca (Dinar 100) | Dinar 95 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 83 Pataca (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48 Pataca (Dinar 4.186) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 9% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 614 Pataca (Dinar 54) | Dinar 80 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 355 Pataca (Dinar 31) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 772 Pataca (Dinar 68) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,088 Pataca (Dinar 95) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 7% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 257,000 Pataca (Dinar 22,522) | Dinar 8,000 | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (Dinar 1.014) | Dinar 0.750 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 145 Pataca (Dinar 13) | Dinar 30 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 103 Pataca (Dinar 9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 77% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 57 Pataca (Dinar 4.966) | Dinar 2.500 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 136 Pataca (Dinar 12) | Dinar 6 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 309 Pataca (Dinar 27) | Dinar 10 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42 Pataca (Dinar 3.678) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 Pataca (Dinar 2.772) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 63 Pataca (Dinar 5.492) | Dinar 2.500 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (Dinar 1.171) | Dinar 1.000 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26 Pataca (Dinar 2.269) | Dinar 2.000 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 238 Pataca (Dinar 21) | Dinar 3.000 | + 596% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 9% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 398 Pataca (Dinar 35) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 224 Pataca (Dinar 20) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 938 Pataca (Dinar 82) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 855 Pataca (Dinar 75) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 92 Pataca (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.000 | + 305% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Pataca (Dinar 3.629) | Dinar 1.000 | + 263% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45 Pataca (Dinar 3.958) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,201 Pataca (Dinar 281) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.49 Pataca (Dinar 0.131) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,022 Pataca (Dinar 90) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 Pataca (Dinar 2.863) | Dinar 2.100 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 223 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Macao is 49% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,935
(22,078 Pataca)
in Macao
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,300
in Zarqa.
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