Cost of living in Macao compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Macao | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (77元) | 46元 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (38元) | 40元 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (34元) | 16元 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (14元) | 18元 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (19元) | 19元 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (24元) | 11元 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (43元) | 63元 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (27元) | 15元 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (23元) | 6元 | + 264% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (6元) | 7元 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (96元) | 118元 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (13元) | 8元 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (14元) | 16元 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Macao | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (12,877元) | 15,059元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (9,106元) | 9,006元 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (617元) | 421元 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (8,855元) | 7,547元 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (6,659元) | 4,347元 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (599元) | 262元 | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (180元) | 115元 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (3,967元) | 1,143元 | + 247% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (1,322元) | 589元 | + 125% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (53元) | 39元 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (32元) | 51元 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Macao | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (661元) | 529元 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (307元) | 248元 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (501元) | 626元 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (617元) | 828元 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Macao | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (241,499元) | 161,247元 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (10元) | 9元 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (317元) | 204元 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is about the same as in China | ||||
| Macao | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (53元) | 39元 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (50元) | 27元 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (176元) | 391元 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (42元) | 53元 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (28元) | 33元 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (46元) | 34元 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (9元) | 13元 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (11元) | 15元 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (187元) | 74元 | + 152% | |
| Entertainment | + 125% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 125% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Macao | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (309元) | 265元 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (353元) | 110元 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (2,116元) | 1,294元 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (485元) | 348元 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (75元) | 79元 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (40元) | 29元 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (57元) | 18元 | + 220% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca (2,909元) | 3,321元 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (4.63元) | 0.20元 | + 2215% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (882元) | 410元 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 Pataca (46元) | 24元 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Macao is 37% more expensive than in China
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