- Cost of Living
- Macao
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macao compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 83% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 118 Pataca (R$ 56) | R$ 28 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 39 Pataca (R$ 19) | R$ 26 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40 Pataca (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (R$ 12) | R$ 3.26 | + 257% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 Pataca (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Pataca (R$ 9) | R$ 4.66 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Pataca (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (R$ 11) | R$ 5.60 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Pataca (R$ 9) | R$ 3.26 | + 189% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (R$ 6) | R$ 4.56 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 154 Pataca (R$ 72) | R$ 40 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 Pataca (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Pataca (R$ 6) | R$ 3.21 | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 139% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,270 Pataca (R$ 9,076) | R$ 3,152 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,234 Pataca (R$ 7,175) | R$ 1,954 | + 267% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (R$ 330) | R$ 575 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,250 Pataca (R$ 7,183) | R$ 2,124 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,000 Pataca (R$ 5,181) | R$ 1,330 | + 290% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 750 Pataca (R$ 353) | R$ 409 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 182 Pataca (R$ 86) | R$ 83 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,125 Pataca (R$ 1,943) | R$ 1,724 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,067 Pataca (R$ 502) | R$ 429 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 107 Pataca (R$ 51) | R$ 21 | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pataca (R$ 24) | R$ 17 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 675 Pataca (R$ 318) | R$ 204 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 391 Pataca (R$ 184) | R$ 183 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 648 Pataca (R$ 305) | R$ 328 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,233 Pataca (R$ 581) | R$ 258 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 64% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 653,333 Pataca (R$ 307,730) | R$ 86,029 | + 258% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (R$ 5.29) | R$ 4.28 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 383 Pataca (R$ 180) | R$ 202 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Pataca (R$ 44) | R$ 17 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (R$ 27) | R$ 46 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 408 Pataca (R$ 192) | R$ 237 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 48 Pataca (R$ 22) | R$ 18 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Pataca (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 58 Pataca (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Pataca (R$ 16) | R$ 4.04 | + 285% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 Pataca (R$ 140) | R$ 39 | + 260% | |
| Entertainment | + 169% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 169% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 374 Pataca (R$ 176) | R$ 95 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 210 Pataca (R$ 99) | R$ 50 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (R$ 659) | R$ 176 | + 275% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 808 Pataca (R$ 381) | R$ 175 | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 111 Pataca (R$ 52) | R$ 23 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 46 Pataca (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 146% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 Pataca (R$ 32) | R$ 11 | + 189% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,998 Pataca (R$ 1,883) | R$ 2,726 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (R$ 2.47) | R$ 1.13 | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,375 Pataca (R$ 1,119) | R$ 116 | + 866% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 143% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 25,652 prices entered by 2,611 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 100% more expensive than in Brazil
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