Cost of living in Macao compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 14% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Macao | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (€10) | €15 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Pataca (€1.13) | €8 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (€4.38) | €4.40 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (€2.84) | €1.71 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (€2.43) | €5.17 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (€3.08) | €1.96 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (€5.51) | €7 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (€3.52) | €2.08 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (€2.97) | €1.17 | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (€0.79) | €1.39 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (€12) | €13 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (€1.63) | €2.57 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (€1.76) | €0.96 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 40% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Macao | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (€1,656) | €1,059 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (€1,171) | €720 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (€79) | €172 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (€1,139) | €546 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (€856) | €418 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (€77) | €143 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (€23) | €20 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (€510) | €460 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (€170) | €80 | + 114% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (€7) | €11 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (€4.17) | €7 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 13% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Macao | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (€85) | €73 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (€40) | €28 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (€64) | €108 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (€79) | €86 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 13% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Macao | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (€31,063) | €26,822 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (€1.33) | €1.88 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (€41) | €29 | + 39% | |
| 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) | €4.10 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (€6) | €5.34 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (€23) | €45 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (€5.39) | €3.39 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (€3.54) | €4.47 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (€5.92) | €4.48 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (€1.13) | €2.35 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (€1.36) | €2.59 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (€24) | €14 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 27% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Macao | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (€40) | €41 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (€45) | €17 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (€272) | €47 | + 485% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (€62) | €56 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (€10) | €10 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (€5.10) | €4.23 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (€7) | €4.85 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,550 Pataca (€516) | €1,025 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (€0.60) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (€113) | €36 | + 213% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 43 Pataca (€4.82) | €4.84 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 07, 2024.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 487 prices entered by 88 different people.
Cost of living in Macao is 15% more expensive than in Greece
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