Cost of living in Macao compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Macao | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (Taka 933) | Taka 281 | + 232% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (Taka 456) | Taka 397 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (Taka 413) | Taka 233 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (Taka 170) | Taka 86 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (Taka 229) | Taka 110 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (Taka 290) | Taka 57 | + 406% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (Taka 520) | Taka 371 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (Taka 332) | Taka 185 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (Taka 280) | Taka 26 | + 964% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (Taka 75) | Taka 489 | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (Taka 1,170) | Taka 1,518 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (Taka 154) | Taka 109 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (Taka 166) | Taka 46 | + 260% | |
| Housing | + 246% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 246% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Macao | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (Taka 156,301) | Taka 35,010 | + 346% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (Taka 110,527) | Taka 20,341 | + 443% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (Taka 7,491) | Taka 3,984 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (Taka 107,482) | Taka 26,136 | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (Taka 80,821) | Taka 16,632 | + 386% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (Taka 7,273) | Taka 2,826 | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (Taka 2,187) | Taka 913 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (Taka 48,157) | Taka 37,121 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (Taka 16,052) | Taka 14,580 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (Taka 649) | Taka 413 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (Taka 394) | Taka 226 | + 74% | |
| Clothes | + 141% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 141% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Macao | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (Taka 8,026) | Taka 1,323 | + 507% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (Taka 3,731) | Taka 1,678 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (Taka 6,085) | Taka 4,600 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (Taka 7,491) | Taka 5,408 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 36% 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 2,931,312) | Taka 2,457,360 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (Taka 125) | Taka 86 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 193 Pataca (Taka 2,060) | Taka 1,146 | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Macao | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (Taka 642) | Taka 296 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (Taka 606) | Taka 1,395 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (Taka 2,140) | Taka 1,191 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (Taka 508) | Taka 498 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (Taka 334) | Taka 208 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (Taka 559) | Taka 451 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (Taka 106) | Taka 177 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (Taka 128) | Taka 206 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (Taka 2,273) | Taka 307 | + 641% | |
| Entertainment | + 242% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 242% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Macao | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 339 Pataca (Taka 3,628) | Taka 1,410 | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 197 Pataca (Taka 2,106) | Taka 801 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (Taka 14,982) | Taka 1,939 | + 673% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 889 Pataca (Taka 9,513) | Taka 2,520 | + 278% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 Pataca (Taka 1,267) | Taka 1,328 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 Pataca (Taka 414) | Taka 393 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59 Pataca (Taka 635) | Taka 641 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,099 Pataca (Taka 86,672) | Taka 35,756 | + 142% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (Taka 56) | Taka 2.19 | + 2463% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (Taka 10,702) | Taka 1,057 | + 913% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (Taka 535) | Taka 261 | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 663 prices entered by 224 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 117% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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