Cost of living in Macao compared to Estonia
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 18% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Macao | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (€10) | €11 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (€4.95) | €7 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (€4.49) | €3.40 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (€1.85) | €1.16 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (€2.49) | €2.87 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (€3.16) | €2.81 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (€5.66) | €5.44 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (€3.61) | €1.62 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (€3.05) | €0.64 | + 378% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (€0.81) | €1.47 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (€13) | €10 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (€1.67) | €2.00 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (€1.80) | €0.75 | + 141% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 33% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Macao | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (€1,700) | €1,118 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (€1,202) | €652 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (€81) | €255 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (€1,169) | €725 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (€879) | €458 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (€79) | €136 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (€24) | €16 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (€524) | €394 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (€175) | €136 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (€4.28) | €10 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 7% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Macao | Estonia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (€87) | €82 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (€41) | €31 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (€66) | €84 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (€81) | €118 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 24% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Macao | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (€31,879) | €22,824 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (€1.36) | €1.89 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (€42) | €28 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 18% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Macao | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (€7) | €5.65 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (€7) | €5.94 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (€23) | €55 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (€5.53) | €7 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (€3.64) | €3.85 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (€6) | €5.93 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (€1.16) | €2.29 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (€1.40) | €2.45 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (€25) | €24 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 71% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Macao | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (€41) | €32 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (€47) | €17 | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (€279) | €75 | + 273% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (€64) | €58 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (€10) | €7 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (€5.24) | €3.24 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (€8) | €4.00 | + 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca (€384) | €912 | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (€0.61) | €0.18 | + 240% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (€116) | €38 | + 205% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 Pataca (€6) | €5.07 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 369 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2023.
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Cost of living in Macao is 30% more expensive than in Estonia
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