- Cost of Living
- Macao
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macao compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 80% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 123 Pataca (Taka 1,283) | Taka 335 | + 283% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 42 Pataca (Taka 433) | Taka 428 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43 Pataca (Taka 451) | Taka 173 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (Taka 258) | Taka 74 | + 250% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 37 Pataca (Taka 383) | Taka 98 | + 290% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Pataca (Taka 208) | Taka 58 | + 260% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Pataca (Taka 521) | Taka 373 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (Taka 240) | Taka 148 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Pataca (Taka 208) | Taka 24 | + 757% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (Taka 133) | Taka 338 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 147 Pataca (Taka 1,532) | Taka 2,417 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 Pataca (Taka 191) | Taka 101 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Pataca (Taka 142) | Taka 46 | + 206% | |
| Housing | + 196% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 196% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,270 Pataca (Taka 200,675) | Taka 42,612 | + 371% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,234 Pataca (Taka 158,646) | Taka 35,009 | + 353% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (Taka 7,290) | Taka 4,026 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,250 Pataca (Taka 158,814) | Taka 44,270 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,976 Pataca (Taka 114,302) | Taka 26,672 | + 329% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (Taka 7,077) | Taka 3,605 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 170 Pataca (Taka 1,775) | Taka 2,007 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,125 Pataca (Taka 42,958) | Taka 43,423 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 996 Pataca (Taka 10,369) | Taka 14,696 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 107 Pataca (Taka 1,117) | Taka 299 | + 274% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55 Pataca (Taka 572) | Taka 545 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 87% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 675 Pataca (Taka 7,027) | Taka 2,215 | + 217% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 391 Pataca (Taka 4,067) | Taka 2,647 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 648 Pataca (Taka 6,750) | Taka 4,735 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,233 Pataca (Taka 12,841) | Taka 4,152 | + 209% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 84% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 653,333 Pataca (Taka 6,803,834) | Taka 3,003,560 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (Taka 117) | Taka 93 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 383 Pataca (Taka 3,984) | Taka 2,382 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 107% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Pataca (Taka 969) | Taka 419 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (Taka 589) | Taka 522 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 408 Pataca (Taka 4,246) | Taka 1,181 | + 260% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 48 Pataca (Taka 495) | Taka 370 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Pataca (Taka 409) | Taka 293 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 58 Pataca (Taka 599) | Taka 361 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (Taka 140) | Taka 91 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Pataca (Taka 344) | Taka 107 | + 221% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 Pataca (Taka 3,108) | Taka 317 | + 879% | |
| Entertainment | + 200% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 200% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 374 Pataca (Taka 3,894) | Taka 951 | + 309% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 216 Pataca (Taka 2,248) | Taka 793 | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (Taka 14,580) | Taka 3,706 | + 293% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 808 Pataca (Taka 8,417) | Taka 2,831 | + 197% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 99 Pataca (Taka 1,030) | Taka 1,364 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 Pataca (Taka 462) | Taka 338 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 Pataca (Taka 700) | Taka 501 | + 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,998 Pataca (Taka 41,639) | Taka 35,756 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (Taka 55) | Taka 22 | + 145% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,375 Pataca (Taka 24,733) | Taka 2,792 | + 786% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (Taka 521) | Taka 232 | + 124% | |
| TOTAL | + 130% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,602 prices entered by 359 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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BDT
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MOP
Cost of living in Macao is 130% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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