Cost of living in Macao compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 15% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Macao | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (251 Kč) | 236 Kč | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Pataca (29 Kč) | 197 Kč | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (111 Kč) | 96 Kč | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (72 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 153% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (62 Kč) | 81 Kč | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (78 Kč) | 67 Kč | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (140 Kč) | 147 Kč | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (89 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (75 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 219% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (20 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (314 Kč) | 162 Kč | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (41 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (44 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 70% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 6% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Macao | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (41,986 Kč) | 40,574 Kč | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (29,690 Kč) | 31,370 Kč | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (2,012 Kč) | 5,121 Kč | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (28,872 Kč) | 25,421 Kč | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (21,710 Kč) | 19,427 Kč | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (1,954 Kč) | 3,897 Kč | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (588 Kč) | 557 Kč | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (12,936 Kč) | 9,367 Kč | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (4,312 Kč) | 3,299 Kč | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (174 Kč) | 288 Kč | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (106 Kč) | 313 Kč | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 18% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Macao | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (2,156 Kč) | 2,099 Kč | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (1,002 Kč) | 1,273 Kč | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (1,634 Kč) | 2,396 Kč | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (2,012 Kč) | 3,278 Kč | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 27% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Macao | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (787,423 Kč) | 796,168 Kč | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (34 Kč) | 38 Kč | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (1,035 Kč) | 544 Kč | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is about the same as in Czech Republic | ||||
| Macao | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (172 Kč) | 148 Kč | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (163 Kč) | 200 Kč | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (575 Kč) | 876 Kč | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (137 Kč) | 133 Kč | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (90 Kč) | 83 Kč | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (150 Kč) | 91 Kč | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (29 Kč) | 49 Kč | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (34 Kč) | 67 Kč | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (611 Kč) | 514 Kč | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 85% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Macao | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (1,006 Kč) | 749 Kč | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (1,150 Kč) | 500 Kč | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (6,899 Kč) | 2,132 Kč | + 224% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (1,581 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (244 Kč) | 190 Kč | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (129 Kč) | 74 Kč | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (187 Kč) | 54 Kč | + 245% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca (9,484 Kč) | 21,238 Kč | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (15 Kč) | 3.08 Kč | + 390% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (2,875 Kč) | 1,444 Kč | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 Pataca (149 Kč) | 148 Kč | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 874 prices entered by 98 different people.
Cost of living in Macao is 21% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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