- Cost of Living
- Macao
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macao compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 101% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105 Pataca (R$ 49) | R$ 29 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 44 Pataca (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43 Pataca (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (R$ 11) | R$ 3.28 | + 250% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 37 Pataca (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Pataca (R$ 9) | R$ 4.84 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Pataca (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (R$ 11) | R$ 5.66 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Pataca (R$ 9) | R$ 3.27 | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Pataca (R$ 7) | R$ 4.59 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 147 Pataca (R$ 68) | R$ 40 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 Pataca (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Pataca (R$ 13) | R$ 3.21 | + 310% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 130% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,270 Pataca (R$ 8,948) | R$ 3,135 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,234 Pataca (R$ 7,074) | R$ 1,947 | + 263% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (R$ 325) | R$ 630 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,250 Pataca (R$ 7,081) | R$ 2,132 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,976 Pataca (R$ 5,097) | R$ 1,335 | + 282% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (R$ 316) | R$ 397 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 170 Pataca (R$ 79) | R$ 81 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,125 Pataca (R$ 1,915) | R$ 1,726 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 996 Pataca (R$ 462) | R$ 424 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 107 Pataca (R$ 50) | R$ 20 | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55 Pataca (R$ 26) | R$ 17 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 675 Pataca (R$ 313) | R$ 205 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 391 Pataca (R$ 181) | R$ 182 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 648 Pataca (R$ 301) | R$ 338 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,233 Pataca (R$ 573) | R$ 255 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 61% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 653,333 Pataca (R$ 303,369) | R$ 87,354 | + 247% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (R$ 5.22) | R$ 4.35 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 383 Pataca (R$ 178) | R$ 202 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 38% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Pataca (R$ 43) | R$ 16 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (R$ 26) | R$ 47 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 408 Pataca (R$ 189) | R$ 229 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 48 Pataca (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Pataca (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 58 Pataca (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (R$ 6) | R$ 5.85 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Pataca (R$ 15) | R$ 4.03 | + 280% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 Pataca (R$ 139) | R$ 39 | + 255% | |
| Entertainment | + 148% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 148% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 374 Pataca (R$ 174) | R$ 97 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 216 Pataca (R$ 100) | R$ 50 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (R$ 650) | R$ 175 | + 272% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 808 Pataca (R$ 375) | R$ 179 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 99 Pataca (R$ 46) | R$ 24 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 Pataca (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 139% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 Pataca (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 188% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,998 Pataca (R$ 1,857) | R$ 2,696 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (R$ 2.44) | R$ 1.22 | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,375 Pataca (R$ 1,103) | R$ 117 | + 844% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 137% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 24,107 prices entered by 2,371 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 99% more expensive than in Brazil
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