Cost of living in Macao compared to Guyana
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| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 41% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Macao | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (2,274 G$) | 4,078 G$ | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Pataca (261 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (1,006 G$) | 1,740 G$ | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (652 G$) | 527 G$ | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (559 G$) | 1,011 G$ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (708 G$) | 733 G$ | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (1,268 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (809 G$) | 1,486 G$ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (683 G$) | 600 G$ | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (183 G$) | 350 G$ | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (2,851 G$) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (375 G$) | 120 G$ | + 213% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (404 G$) | 388 G$ | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 94% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Macao | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (380,928 G$) | 152,088 G$ | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (269,370 G$) | 122,600 G$ | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (18,257 G$) | 17,428 G$ | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (261,947 G$) | 85,774 G$ | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (196,971 G$) | 65,000 G$ | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (17,724 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (5,331 G$) | 5,594 G$ | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (117,366 G$) | 40,000 G$ | + 193% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (39,122 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (1,582 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (959 G$) | 1,500 G$ | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 22% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Macao | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (19,561 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (9,094 G$) | 9,388 G$ | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (14,829 G$) | 15,578 G$ | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (18,257 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 31% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Macao | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (7,144,006 G$) | 3,300,000 G$ | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (305 G$) | 246 G$ | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (9,389 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 27% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Macao | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (1,565 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (1,476 G$) | 5,200 G$ | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (5,216 G$) | 4,454 G$ | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (1,239 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (815 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (1,362 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (259 G$) | 539 G$ | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (313 G$) | 350 G$ | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (5,539 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 177% | |
| Entertainment | + 208% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 208% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Macao | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (9,128 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (10,433 G$) | 2,649 G$ | + 294% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (62,595 G$) | 10,000 G$ | + 526% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (14,345 G$) | 11,404 G$ | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (2,217 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (1,174 G$) | 709 G$ | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (1,695 G$) | 360 G$ | + 371% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,550 Pataca (118,670 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 691% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (137 G$) | 15 G$ | + 813% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (26,081 G$) | 10,746 G$ | + 143% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 43 Pataca (1,110 G$) | 500 G$ | + 122% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 64 prices entered by 16 different people.
Cost of living in Macao is 33% more expensive than in Guyana
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