Cost of living in Macao compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 118% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (R$ 61) | R$ 28 | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (R$ 30) | R$ 27 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (R$ 27) | R$ 8 | + 248% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (R$ 11) | R$ 3.93 | + 181% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (R$ 19) | R$ 5.53 | + 242% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (R$ 34) | R$ 18 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (R$ 18) | R$ 4.64 | + 293% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (R$ 4.88) | R$ 4.93 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (R$ 76) | R$ 38 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (R$ 11) | R$ 3.49 | + 209% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 166% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (R$ 10,172) | R$ 3,046 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (R$ 7,193) | R$ 1,843 | + 290% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (R$ 488) | R$ 511 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (R$ 6,995) | R$ 2,139 | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (R$ 5,260) | R$ 1,308 | + 302% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (R$ 473) | R$ 372 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (R$ 142) | R$ 79 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (R$ 3,134) | R$ 1,693 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (R$ 1,045) | R$ 474 | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (R$ 42) | R$ 23 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (R$ 26) | R$ 17 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 59% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (R$ 522) | R$ 200 | + 161% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (R$ 243) | R$ 187 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (R$ 396) | R$ 329 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (R$ 488) | R$ 247 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (R$ 190,770) | R$ 89,897 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (R$ 8) | R$ 4.61 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 193 Pataca (R$ 134) | R$ 221 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 53% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (R$ 42) | R$ 16 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (R$ 39) | R$ 41 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (R$ 139) | R$ 217 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (R$ 33) | R$ 15 | + 117% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (R$ 36) | R$ 15 | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (R$ 7) | R$ 5.93 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (R$ 8) | R$ 4.04 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (R$ 148) | R$ 44 | + 235% | |
| Entertainment | + 195% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 195% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 339 Pataca (R$ 236) | R$ 93 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 197 Pataca (R$ 137) | R$ 53 | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (R$ 975) | R$ 216 | + 351% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 889 Pataca (R$ 619) | R$ 180 | + 244% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 Pataca (R$ 82) | R$ 25 | + 225% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 Pataca (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 143% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59 Pataca (R$ 41) | R$ 10 | + 328% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,099 Pataca (R$ 5,641) | R$ 3,580 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (R$ 3.66) | R$ 1.27 | + 188% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (R$ 696) | R$ 119 | + 487% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (R$ 35) | R$ 10 | + 245% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,689 prices entered by 1,778 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 106% more expensive than in Brazil
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