Cost of living in Macao compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 66% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Macao | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (R$ 66) | R$ 37 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Pataca (R$ 8) | R$ 36 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (R$ 19) | R$ 5.37 | + 250% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (R$ 37) | R$ 24 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 166% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (R$ 5.27) | R$ 6 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (R$ 82) | R$ 48 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (R$ 12) | R$ 4.52 | + 158% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 128% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Macao | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (R$ 10,990) | R$ 3,852 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (R$ 7,771) | R$ 2,532 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (R$ 527) | R$ 731 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (R$ 7,557) | R$ 2,849 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (R$ 5,683) | R$ 1,862 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (R$ 511) | R$ 512 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (R$ 154) | R$ 97 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (R$ 3,386) | R$ 1,807 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (R$ 1,129) | R$ 641 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (R$ 46) | R$ 28 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (R$ 28) | R$ 22 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Macao | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (R$ 564) | R$ 263 | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (R$ 262) | R$ 268 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (R$ 428) | R$ 397 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (R$ 527) | R$ 315 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 27% 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$ 206,102) | R$ 121,251 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (R$ 9) | R$ 5.92 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (R$ 271) | R$ 243 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Macao | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (R$ 45) | R$ 21 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (R$ 43) | R$ 49 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (R$ 150) | R$ 289 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (R$ 36) | R$ 24 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (R$ 24) | R$ 13 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (R$ 39) | R$ 20 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (R$ 9) | R$ 5.55 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (R$ 160) | R$ 55 | + 191% | |
| Entertainment | + 165% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 165% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Macao | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (R$ 263) | R$ 114 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (R$ 301) | R$ 58 | + 420% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (R$ 1,806) | R$ 209 | + 765% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (R$ 414) | R$ 237 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (R$ 64) | R$ 33 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (R$ 34) | R$ 16 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (R$ 49) | R$ 12 | + 324% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,550 Pataca (R$ 3,424) | R$ 3,633 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (R$ 3.95) | R$ 1.37 | + 188% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (R$ 752) | R$ 139 | + 440% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 43 Pataca (R$ 32) | R$ 12 | + 171% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 79% more expensive than in Brazil
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