Cost of living in Macao compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 85% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Macao | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (Taka 1,326) | Taka 273 | + 386% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Pataca (Taka 152) | Taka 550 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (Taka 587) | Taka 205 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (Taka 380) | Taka 92 | + 314% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (Taka 326) | Taka 154 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (Taka 413) | Taka 88 | + 371% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (Taka 740) | Taka 475 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (Taka 472) | Taka 309 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (Taka 399) | Taka 57 | + 595% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (Taka 106) | Taka 403 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (Taka 1,663) | Taka 1,469 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (Taka 219) | Taka 137 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (Taka 235) | Taka 77 | + 204% | |
| Housing | + 275% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 275% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Macao | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (Taka 222,181) | Taka 38,619 | + 475% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (Taka 157,114) | Taka 21,828 | + 620% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (Taka 10,649) | Taka 5,017 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (Taka 152,784) | Taka 25,126 | + 508% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (Taka 114,886) | Taka 15,134 | + 659% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (Taka 10,338) | Taka 10,000 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (Taka 3,109) | Taka 1,412 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (Taka 68,455) | Taka 44,973 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (Taka 22,818) | Taka 9,570 | + 138% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (Taka 923) | Taka 533 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (Taka 560) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 167% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 167% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Macao | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (Taka 11,409) | Taka 2,114 | + 440% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (Taka 5,304) | Taka 2,450 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (Taka 8,649) | Taka 4,870 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (Taka 10,649) | Taka 4,397 | + 142% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Macao | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (Taka 4,166,831) | Taka 3,757,380 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (Taka 178) | Taka 116 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (Taka 5,476) | Taka 2,408 | + 127% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 48% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Macao | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (Taka 913) | Taka 836 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (Taka 861) | Taka 682 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (Taka 3,042) | Taka 1,500 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (Taka 723) | Taka 360 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (Taka 475) | Taka 411 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (Taka 794) | Taka 625 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (Taka 151) | Taka 102 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (Taka 183) | Taka 129 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (Taka 3,231) | Taka 380 | + 751% | |
| Entertainment | + 149% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 149% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Macao | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (Taka 5,324) | Taka 1,745 | + 205% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (Taka 6,085) | Taka 1,011 | + 502% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (Taka 36,509) | Taka 3,000 | + 1117% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (Taka 8,367) | Taka 3,597 | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (Taka 1,293) | Taka 1,519 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (Taka 685) | Taka 253 | + 170% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (Taka 989) | Taka 571 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,550 Pataca (Taka 69,216) | Taka 35,756 | + 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (Taka 80) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (Taka 15,212) | Taka 2,365 | + 543% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 43 Pataca (Taka 647) | Taka 329 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
15.212
BDT
/
MOP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 397 prices entered by 210 different people.
Cost of living in Macao is 118% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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