Cost of living in Macao compared to Cayman Islands
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Macao is 52% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Macao | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105 Pataca (CI$11) | CI$21 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45 Pataca (CI$4.68) | CI$10 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 Pataca (CI$4.26) | CI$8 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 Pataca (CI$1.14) | CI$4.09 | - 72% | |
12 eggs, large | 30 Pataca (CI$3.12) | CI$6 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Pataca (CI$2.29) | CI$4.39 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 72 Pataca (CI$7) | CI$8 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 Pataca (CI$2.29) | CI$6 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Pataca (CI$1.35) | CI$4.46 | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6.00 Pataca (CI$0.62) | CI$4.84 | - 87% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 Pataca (CI$10) | CI$28 | - 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (CI$1.46) | CI$4.06 | - 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Pataca (CI$3.12) | CI$3.37 | - 7% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Macao is 61% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Macao | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,000 Pataca (CI$2,287) | CI$4,003 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (CI$1,073) | CI$3,020 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (CI$73) | CI$522 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (CI$1,044) | CI$2,170 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (CI$785) | CI$1,517 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (CI$71) | CI$349 | - 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (CI$21) | CI$148 | - 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (CI$468) | CI$415 | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (CI$156) | CI$176 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (CI$6) | CI$10 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (CI$3.82) | CI$12 | - 69% | |
Clothes | - 46% | |||
Clothes in Macao is 46% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Macao | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (CI$78) | CI$45 | + 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (CI$36) | CI$125 | - 71% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (CI$59) | CI$70 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (CI$73) | CI$121 | - 40% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Macao is 44% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Macao | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (CI$28,469) | CI$35,000 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (CI$1.21) | CI$1.82 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (CI$37) | CI$83 | - 55% | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in Macao is 49% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Macao | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (CI$6) | CI$5.06 | + 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (CI$5.88) | CI$8 | - 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (CI$21) | CI$76 | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (CI$4.94) | CI$5.00 | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (CI$3.25) | CI$5.73 | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (CI$5.43) | CI$6 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (CI$1.03) | CI$5.50 | - 81% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (CI$1.25) | CI$3.04 | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (CI$22) | CI$45 | - 51% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Macao is 37% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Macao | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (CI$36) | CI$65 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (CI$42) | CI$29 | + 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (CI$249) | CI$40 | + 524% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (CI$57) | CI$125 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (CI$9) | CI$8 | + 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (CI$4.68) | CI$7 | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (CI$7) | CI$6.00 | + 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,550 Pataca (CI$473) | CI$1,000 | - 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (CI$0.55) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (CI$104) | CI$264 | - 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 43 Pataca (CI$4.42) | CI$9 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on February 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Macao is 51% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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