Cost of living in Macao compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 100% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 101 Pataca (Taka 1,067) | Taka 288 | + 270% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50 Pataca (Taka 534) | Taka 383 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (Taka 409) | Taka 165 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Pataca (Taka 178) | Taka 82 | + 118% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 Pataca (Taka 369) | Taka 116 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (Taka 288) | Taka 52 | + 456% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (Taka 515) | Taka 434 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (Taka 329) | Taka 186 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (Taka 278) | Taka 25 | + 996% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Pataca (Taka 159) | Taka 426 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 178 Pataca (Taka 1,892) | Taka 1,811 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (Taka 152) | Taka 103 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Pataca (Taka 239) | Taka 42 | + 470% | |
| Housing | + 257% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 257% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,711 Pataca (Taka 251,294) | Taka 46,240 | + 443% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,396 Pataca (Taka 141,970) | Taka 27,702 | + 412% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 807 Pataca (Taka 8,551) | Taka 4,496 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,394 Pataca (Taka 205,538) | Taka 34,541 | + 495% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,163 Pataca (Taka 139,504) | Taka 19,179 | + 627% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (Taka 7,202) | Taka 3,784 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 170 Pataca (Taka 1,806) | Taka 1,257 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,125 Pataca (Taka 43,717) | Taka 36,803 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 996 Pataca (Taka 10,552) | Taka 12,836 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 Pataca (Taka 563) | Taka 341 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60 Pataca (Taka 638) | Taka 1,289 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 121% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 325 Pataca (Taka 3,442) | Taka 1,745 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 379 Pataca (Taka 4,018) | Taka 1,618 | + 148% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 741 Pataca (Taka 7,851) | Taka 4,829 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 687 Pataca (Taka 7,280) | Taka 3,962 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 96% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 653,333 Pataca (Taka 6,924,082) | Taka 2,174,310 | + 218% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (Taka 127) | Taka 94 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 314 Pataca (Taka 3,332) | Taka 2,580 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 129% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 129% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Pataca (Taka 986) | Taka 189 | + 423% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (Taka 600) | Taka 588 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 408 Pataca (Taka 4,321) | Taka 914 | + 373% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (Taka 503) | Taka 560 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Pataca (Taka 416) | Taka 256 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (Taka 553) | Taka 340 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Pataca (Taka 162) | Taka 87 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Pataca (Taka 350) | Taka 102 | + 242% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 267 Pataca (Taka 2,829) | Taka 232 | + 1121% | |
| Entertainment | + 311% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 311% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 288 Pataca (Taka 3,052) | Taka 1,040 | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 274 Pataca (Taka 2,900) | Taka 886 | + 228% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (Taka 14,837) | Taka 2,026 | + 632% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 686 Pataca (Taka 7,274) | Taka 2,404 | + 203% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 99 Pataca (Taka 1,048) | Taka 1,227 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 Pataca (Taka 453) | Taka 393 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 Pataca (Taka 713) | Taka 572 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,686 Pataca (Taka 70,856) | Taka 35,756 | + 98% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (Taka 56) | Taka 1.70 | + 3171% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,375 Pataca (Taka 25,170) | Taka 1,895 | + 1228% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (Taka 530) | Taka 277 | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 168% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,369 prices entered by 198 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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BDT
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Cost of living in Macao is 168% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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