Cost of living in Macao compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 6% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Macao | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (€10) | €14 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Pataca (€1.17) | €8 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (€4.52) | €4.86 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (€2.93) | €1.58 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (€2.51) | €4.78 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (€3.18) | €2.00 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (€5.70) | €5.74 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (€3.64) | €1.53 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (€3.07) | €0.99 | + 212% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (€0.82) | €1.61 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (€13) | €11 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (€1.68) | €2.32 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (€1.81) | €0.96 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 49% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Macao | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (€1,711) | €921 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (€1,210) | €650 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (€82) | €195 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (€1,176) | €571 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (€885) | €407 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (€80) | €135 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (€24) | €24 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (€527) | €362 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (€176) | €103 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (€7) | €10 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (€4.31) | €6 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is about the same as in Greece | ||||
| Macao | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (€88) | €80 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (€41) | €36 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (€67) | €97 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (€82) | €94 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 22% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Macao | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (€32,086) | €22,511 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (€1.37) | €1.91 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (€42) | €29 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 7% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Macao | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (€7) | €4.45 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (€7) | €8 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (€23) | €45 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (€5.56) | €3.87 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (€3.66) | €3.65 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (€6) | €4.52 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (€1.17) | €2.85 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (€1.41) | €2.79 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (€25) | €13 | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 58% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Macao | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (€41) | €31 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (€47) | €16 | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (€281) | €35 | + 698% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (€64) | €42 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (€10) | €10 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (€5.27) | €3.96 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (€8) | €4.48 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca (€386) | €618 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (€0.62) | €0.46 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (€117) | €38 | + 208% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 Pataca (€6) | €4.50 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2023.
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Cost of living in Macao is 28% more expensive than in Greece
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