Cost of living in Macao compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 88% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Macao | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (Taka 1,158) | Taka 350 | + 231% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (Taka 565) | Taka 507 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (Taka 513) | Taka 210 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (Taka 211) | Taka 88 | + 140% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (Taka 285) | Taka 129 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (Taka 360) | Taka 90 | + 301% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (Taka 646) | Taka 369 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (Taka 412) | Taka 208 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (Taka 348) | Taka 33 | + 952% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (Taka 93) | Taka 386 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (Taka 1,452) | Taka 1,412 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (Taka 191) | Taka 110 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (Taka 206) | Taka 70 | + 195% | |
| Housing | + 201% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 201% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Macao | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (Taka 194,023) | Taka 52,964 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (Taka 137,202) | Taka 24,651 | + 457% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (Taka 9,299) | Taka 2,870 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (Taka 133,421) | Taka 34,158 | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (Taka 100,326) | Taka 20,892 | + 380% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (Taka 9,028) | Taka 2,246 | + 302% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (Taka 2,715) | Taka 1,396 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (Taka 59,780) | Taka 35,407 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (Taka 19,927) | Taka 15,748 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (Taka 806) | Taka 491 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (Taka 489) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Macao | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (Taka 9,963) | Taka 2,970 | + 235% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (Taka 4,632) | Taka 3,111 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (Taka 7,553) | Taka 6,985 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (Taka 9,299) | Taka 4,408 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 55% 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 3,638,753) | Taka 3,754,770 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (Taka 155) | Taka 111 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (Taka 4,782) | Taka 1,500 | + 219% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 55% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Macao | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (Taka 797) | Taka 191 | + 317% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (Taka 752) | Taka 436 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (Taka 2,657) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (Taka 631) | Taka 487 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (Taka 415) | Taka 286 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (Taka 694) | Taka 502 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (Taka 132) | Taka 80 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (Taka 159) | Taka 212 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (Taka 2,821) | Taka 389 | + 625% | |
| Entertainment | + 172% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 172% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Macao | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (Taka 4,650) | Taka 1,168 | + 298% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (Taka 5,314) | Taka 858 | + 519% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (Taka 31,882) | Taka 2,000 | + 1494% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (Taka 7,306) | Taka 2,051 | + 256% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (Taka 1,129) | Taka 1,000 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (Taka 598) | Taka 215 | + 178% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (Taka 863) | Taka 533 | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca (Taka 43,825) | Taka 35,756 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (Taka 70) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (Taka 13,284) | Taka 1,760 | + 655% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 Pataca (Taka 687) | Taka 274 | + 151% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 564 prices entered by 225 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 108% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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