Cost of living in Macao compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 120% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (R$ 61) | R$ 28 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (R$ 30) | R$ 27 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (R$ 27) | R$ 8 | + 250% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (R$ 11) | R$ 3.89 | + 188% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (R$ 19) | R$ 5.60 | + 242% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (R$ 34) | R$ 18 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (R$ 18) | R$ 4.56 | + 306% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (R$ 4.94) | R$ 4.84 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (R$ 77) | R$ 38 | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (R$ 11) | R$ 3.38 | + 223% | |
| Housing | + 172% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 172% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (R$ 10,303) | R$ 3,099 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (R$ 7,286) | R$ 1,821 | + 300% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (R$ 494) | R$ 493 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (R$ 7,085) | R$ 2,082 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (R$ 5,327) | R$ 1,295 | + 311% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (R$ 479) | R$ 364 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (R$ 144) | R$ 79 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (R$ 3,174) | R$ 1,687 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (R$ 1,058) | R$ 468 | + 126% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (R$ 43) | R$ 23 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 Pataca (R$ 27) | R$ 17 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (R$ 529) | R$ 213 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (R$ 246) | R$ 194 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (R$ 401) | R$ 327 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (R$ 494) | R$ 248 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (R$ 193,221) | R$ 88,098 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (R$ 8) | R$ 4.47 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 193 Pataca (R$ 136) | R$ 224 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (R$ 42) | R$ 16 | + 157% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (R$ 40) | R$ 41 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (R$ 141) | R$ 218 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (R$ 34) | R$ 15 | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (R$ 37) | R$ 16 | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (R$ 7) | R$ 5.96 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (R$ 8) | R$ 4.10 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (R$ 150) | R$ 43 | + 247% | |
| Entertainment | + 198% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 198% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 339 Pataca (R$ 239) | R$ 94 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 197 Pataca (R$ 139) | R$ 53 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (R$ 988) | R$ 224 | + 341% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 889 Pataca (R$ 627) | R$ 183 | + 243% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 Pataca (R$ 84) | R$ 25 | + 231% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 Pataca (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 142% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59 Pataca (R$ 42) | R$ 10 | + 327% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,099 Pataca (R$ 5,713) | R$ 3,564 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (R$ 3.70) | R$ 1.27 | + 191% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (R$ 705) | R$ 117 | + 504% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (R$ 35) | R$ 10 | + 246% | |
| 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 15,797 prices entered by 1,579 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 108% more expensive than in Brazil
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