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 | 101 Pataca (R$ 54) | R$ 29 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50 Pataca (R$ 27) | R$ 26 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (R$ 21) | R$ 7 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Pataca (R$ 9) | R$ 3.33 | + 171% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 Pataca (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (R$ 15) | R$ 5.64 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (R$ 26) | R$ 16 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (R$ 17) | R$ 6.00 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (R$ 14) | R$ 4.05 | + 248% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Pataca (R$ 8) | R$ 4.55 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 178 Pataca (R$ 96) | R$ 40 | + 142% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Pataca (R$ 12) | R$ 3.34 | + 262% | |
| Housing | + 205% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 205% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,711 Pataca (R$ 12,737) | R$ 3,268 | + 290% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,396 Pataca (R$ 7,196) | R$ 1,940 | + 271% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 807 Pataca (R$ 433) | R$ 572 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,394 Pataca (R$ 10,418) | R$ 2,041 | + 410% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,163 Pataca (R$ 7,071) | R$ 1,339 | + 428% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (R$ 365) | R$ 359 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 170 Pataca (R$ 92) | R$ 78 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,125 Pataca (R$ 2,216) | R$ 1,534 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 996 Pataca (R$ 535) | R$ 428 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 Pataca (R$ 29) | R$ 23 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60 Pataca (R$ 32) | R$ 16 | + 97% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 325 Pataca (R$ 174) | R$ 199 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 379 Pataca (R$ 204) | R$ 166 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 741 Pataca (R$ 398) | R$ 306 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 687 Pataca (R$ 369) | R$ 242 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 653,333 Pataca (R$ 350,950) | R$ 88,899 | + 295% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (R$ 6) | R$ 4.35 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 314 Pataca (R$ 169) | R$ 211 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 65% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Pataca (R$ 50) | R$ 18 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (R$ 30) | R$ 43 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 408 Pataca (R$ 219) | R$ 241 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (R$ 26) | R$ 16 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Pataca (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (R$ 28) | R$ 15 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Pataca (R$ 8) | R$ 5.31 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Pataca (R$ 18) | R$ 3.69 | + 380% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 267 Pataca (R$ 143) | R$ 37 | + 283% | |
| Entertainment | + 189% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 189% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 288 Pataca (R$ 155) | R$ 101 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 274 Pataca (R$ 147) | R$ 51 | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (R$ 752) | R$ 219 | + 244% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 686 Pataca (R$ 369) | R$ 177 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 99 Pataca (R$ 53) | R$ 23 | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 Pataca (R$ 23) | R$ 9 | + 165% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 Pataca (R$ 36) | R$ 12 | + 210% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,686 Pataca (R$ 3,591) | R$ 2,791 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (R$ 2.82) | R$ 1.17 | + 140% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,375 Pataca (R$ 1,276) | R$ 114 | + 1018% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 162% | |
| TOTAL | + 128% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 12,487 prices entered by 1,241 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 128% more expensive than in Brazil
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