Cost of living in Macao compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 126% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macao | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (₨837) | ₨344 | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (₨409) | ₨299 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (₨370) | ₨161 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (₨152) | ₨54 | + 184% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (₨206) | ₨83 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (₨260) | ₨41 | + 536% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (₨467) | ₨216 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (₨298) | ₨151 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (₨251) | ₨29 | + 768% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (₨67) | ₨151 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (₨1,049) | ₨769 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (₨138) | ₨87 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (₨149) | ₨35 | + 319% | |
| Housing | + 244% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 244% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macao | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (₨140,169) | ₨30,598 | + 358% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (₨99,119) | ₨19,332 | + 413% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (₨6,718) | ₨4,833 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (₨96,388) | ₨22,933 | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (₨72,479) | ₨14,192 | + 411% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (₨6,522) | ₨3,664 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (₨1,962) | ₨513 | + 283% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (₨43,187) | ₨29,585 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (₨14,396) | ₨13,060 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (₨582) | ₨413 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (₨353) | ₨377 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macao | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (₨7,198) | ₨2,299 | + 213% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (₨3,346) | ₨2,368 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (₨5,457) | ₨3,408 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (₨6,718) | ₨2,866 | + 134% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macao | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (₨2,628,759) | ₨958,460 | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (₨112) | ₨108 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 193 Pataca (₨1,848) | ₨1,482 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macao | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (₨576) | ₨128 | + 349% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (₨543) | ₨222 | + 145% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (₨1,919) | ₨815 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (₨456) | ₨402 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (₨300) | ₨183 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (₨501) | ₨242 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (₨95) | ₨163 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (₨115) | ₨73 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (₨2,038) | ₨336 | + 506% | |
| Entertainment | + 285% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 285% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macao | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 339 Pataca (₨3,253) | ₨1,329 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 197 Pataca (₨1,889) | ₨586 | + 222% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (₨13,436) | ₨1,606 | + 736% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 889 Pataca (₨8,531) | ₨2,079 | + 310% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 Pataca (₨1,136) | ₨594 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 Pataca (₨371) | ₨226 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59 Pataca (₨569) | ₨175 | + 226% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,099 Pataca (₨77,727) | ₨43,316 | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (₨50) | ₨1.29 | + 3818% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (₨9,597) | ₨1,432 | + 570% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (₨480) | ₨237 | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | + 155% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in Macao is 155% more expensive than in India
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