Cost of living in Macao compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 42% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Macao | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (R$ 53) | R$ 36 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Pataca (R$ 6) | R$ 35 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (R$ 15) | R$ 5.32 | + 187% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (R$ 30) | R$ 25 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (R$ 16) | R$ 5.70 | + 181% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (R$ 4.28) | R$ 5.83 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (R$ 67) | R$ 43 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (R$ 9) | R$ 4.85 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 88% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Macao | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (R$ 8,932) | R$ 3,798 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (R$ 6,316) | R$ 2,491 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (R$ 428) | R$ 630 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (R$ 6,142) | R$ 2,696 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (R$ 4,618) | R$ 1,674 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (R$ 416) | R$ 604 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (R$ 125) | R$ 94 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (R$ 2,752) | R$ 1,957 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (R$ 917) | R$ 661 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (R$ 37) | R$ 29 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (R$ 22) | R$ 21 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Macao | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (R$ 459) | R$ 261 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (R$ 213) | R$ 257 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (R$ 348) | R$ 403 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (R$ 428) | R$ 320 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Macao | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (R$ 167,509) | R$ 115,137 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (R$ 7) | R$ 5.59 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (R$ 220) | R$ 234 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Macao | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (R$ 37) | R$ 21 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (R$ 35) | R$ 45 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (R$ 122) | R$ 260 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (R$ 29) | R$ 22 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (R$ 19) | R$ 14 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (R$ 32) | R$ 19 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (R$ 7) | R$ 5.84 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (R$ 130) | R$ 56 | + 134% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 122% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Macao | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (R$ 214) | R$ 109 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (R$ 245) | R$ 63 | + 288% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (R$ 1,468) | R$ 261 | + 463% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (R$ 336) | R$ 215 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (R$ 52) | R$ 32 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (R$ 28) | R$ 13 | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (R$ 40) | R$ 11 | + 259% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca (R$ 2,017) | R$ 4,185 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (R$ 3.21) | R$ 1.16 | + 176% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (R$ 612) | R$ 128 | + 377% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 Pataca (R$ 32) | R$ 11 | + 185% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 52% more expensive than in Brazil
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