Cost of living in Macao compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 72% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Macao | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (R$ 53) | R$ 30 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (R$ 26) | R$ 31 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (R$ 10) | R$ 4.40 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (R$ 30) | R$ 20 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (R$ 16) | R$ 4.83 | + 232% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (R$ 4.27) | R$ 5.67 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (R$ 67) | R$ 43 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (R$ 9) | R$ 3.82 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 124% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Macao | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (R$ 8,920) | R$ 2,832 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (R$ 6,307) | R$ 2,002 | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (R$ 427) | R$ 592 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (R$ 6,134) | R$ 2,242 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (R$ 4,612) | R$ 1,480 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (R$ 415) | R$ 414 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (R$ 125) | R$ 84 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (R$ 2,748) | R$ 2,006 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (R$ 916) | R$ 585 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (R$ 37) | R$ 26 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (R$ 22) | R$ 19 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Macao | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (R$ 458) | R$ 245 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (R$ 213) | R$ 219 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (R$ 347) | R$ 347 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (R$ 427) | R$ 261 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Macao | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (R$ 167,280) | R$ 99,097 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 193 Pataca (R$ 118) | R$ 223 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Macao | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (R$ 37) | R$ 17 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (R$ 35) | R$ 52 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (R$ 122) | R$ 244 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (R$ 29) | R$ 17 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (R$ 32) | R$ 17 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (R$ 7) | R$ 4.62 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (R$ 130) | R$ 47 | + 176% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 146% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Macao | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 339 Pataca (R$ 207) | R$ 92 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 197 Pataca (R$ 120) | R$ 54 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (R$ 855) | R$ 189 | + 353% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 889 Pataca (R$ 543) | R$ 189 | + 187% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 Pataca (R$ 72) | R$ 26 | + 182% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 Pataca (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59 Pataca (R$ 36) | R$ 10 | + 254% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,099 Pataca (R$ 4,946) | R$ 3,925 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (R$ 3.21) | R$ 1.29 | + 148% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (R$ 611) | R$ 123 | + 397% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (R$ 31) | R$ 12 | + 153% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 65% more expensive than in Brazil
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