Cost of living in Macao compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 6% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Macao | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (2,264 G$) | 1,433 G$ | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Pataca (260 G$) | 1,657 G$ | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (1,002 G$) | 632 G$ | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (649 G$) | 461 G$ | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (556 G$) | 777 G$ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (705 G$) | 441 G$ | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (1,263 G$) | 1,234 G$ | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (806 G$) | 1,278 G$ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (681 G$) | 253 G$ | + 170% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (182 G$) | 360 G$ | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (2,839 G$) | 6,845 G$ | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (374 G$) | 542 G$ | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (402 G$) | 278 G$ | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 41% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Macao | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (379,328 G$) | 243,593 G$ | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (268,239 G$) | 105,307 G$ | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (18,180 G$) | 13,892 G$ | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (260,847 G$) | 155,155 G$ | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (196,144 G$) | 113,824 G$ | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (17,650 G$) | 9,001 G$ | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (5,309 G$) | 8,190 G$ | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (116,873 G$) | 63,508 G$ | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (38,958 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (1,576 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (955 G$) | 593 G$ | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 20% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Macao | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (19,479 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (9,056 G$) | 9,388 G$ | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (14,767 G$) | 15,578 G$ | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (18,180 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 28% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Macao | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (7,113,999 G$) | 3,300,000 G$ | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (304 G$) | 309 G$ | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (9,350 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 29% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Macao | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (1,558 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (1,470 G$) | 5,200 G$ | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (5,194 G$) | 4,052 G$ | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (1,234 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (812 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (1,356 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (258 G$) | 539 G$ | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (312 G$) | 480 G$ | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (5,516 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 176% | |
| Entertainment | + 193% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 193% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Macao | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (9,090 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (10,389 G$) | 2,649 G$ | + 292% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (62,332 G$) | 10,000 G$ | + 523% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (14,284 G$) | 11,404 G$ | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (2,208 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (1,169 G$) | 709 G$ | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (1,688 G$) | 360 G$ | + 369% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca (85,681 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 471% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (136 G$) | 21 G$ | + 540% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (25,972 G$) | 9,000 G$ | + 189% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 Pataca (1,344 G$) | 500 G$ | + 169% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 88 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 38% more expensive than in Guyana
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