Cost of living in Macao compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 34% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Macao | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (€10) | €18 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Pataca (€1.12) | €11 | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (€4.33) | €7 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (€2.80) | €1.41 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (€2.40) | €5.23 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (€3.04) | €3.27 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (€5.45) | €7 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (€3.48) | €2.71 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (€2.94) | €2.02 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (€0.79) | €2.48 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (€12) | €9 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (€1.61) | €2.31 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (€1.74) | €1.49 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 14% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Macao | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (€1,638) | €1,573 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (€1,159) | €1,439 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (€79) | €222 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (€1,127) | €1,135 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (€847) | €869 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (€76) | €114 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (€23) | €25 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (€505) | €357 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (€168) | €180 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (€4.13) | €17 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 18% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Macao | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (€84) | €98 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (€39) | €43 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (€64) | €103 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (€79) | €121 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 29% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Macao | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (€30,725) | €30,827 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (€1.31) | €1.89 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (€40) | €66 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 8% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Macao | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (€7) | €3.03 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (€6) | €7 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (€22) | €29 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (€5.33) | €4.13 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (€3.51) | €4.34 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (€5.86) | €3.99 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (€1.12) | €2.49 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (€1.35) | €3.31 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (€24) | €24 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 27% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Macao | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (€39) | €43 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (€45) | €25 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (€269) | €132 | + 104% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (€62) | €77 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (€10) | €12 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (€5.05) | €4.81 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (€7) | €8 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca (€370) | €657 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (€0.59) | €0.32 | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (€112) | €31 | + 256% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 43 Pataca (€4.77) | €12 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 09, 2024.
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Cost of living in Macao is 15% cheaper than in France
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