Cost of living in Macao compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 162% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 162% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 101 Pataca (₨902) | ₨388 | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50 Pataca (₨451) | ₨280 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (₨346) | ₨141 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Pataca (₨150) | ₨52 | + 186% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 Pataca (₨312) | ₨72 | + 331% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (₨243) | ₨37 | + 558% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (₨435) | ₨214 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (₨278) | ₨140 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (₨235) | ₨28 | + 731% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Pataca (₨135) | ₨127 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 178 Pataca (₨1,599) | ₨825 | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (₨129) | ₨84 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Pataca (₨202) | ₨35 | + 470% | |
| Housing | + 370% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 370% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,711 Pataca (₨212,365) | ₨31,240 | + 580% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,396 Pataca (₨119,977) | ₨20,049 | + 498% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 807 Pataca (₨7,227) | ₨4,200 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,394 Pataca (₨173,697) | ₨23,452 | + 641% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,163 Pataca (₨117,893) | ₨13,724 | + 759% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (₨6,087) | ₨3,236 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 170 Pataca (₨1,526) | ₨743 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,125 Pataca (₨36,945) | ₨30,584 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 996 Pataca (₨8,918) | ₨10,522 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 Pataca (₨476) | ₨379 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60 Pataca (₨539) | ₨325 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 325 Pataca (₨2,909) | ₨2,357 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 379 Pataca (₨3,396) | ₨2,578 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 741 Pataca (₨6,635) | ₨3,785 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 687 Pataca (₨6,152) | ₨2,828 | + 118% | |
| Transportation | + 205% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 205% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 653,333 Pataca (₨5,851,441) | ₨934,597 | + 526% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (₨107) | ₨76 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 314 Pataca (₨2,816) | ₨1,219 | + 131% | |
| Personal Care | + 148% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 148% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Pataca (₨833) | ₨106 | + 686% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (₨507) | ₨211 | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 408 Pataca (₨3,652) | ₨975 | + 275% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (₨425) | ₨248 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Pataca (₨352) | ₨173 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (₨468) | ₨242 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Pataca (₨137) | ₨152 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Pataca (₨296) | ₨69 | + 326% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 267 Pataca (₨2,391) | ₨243 | + 884% | |
| Entertainment | + 332% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 332% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 288 Pataca (₨2,579) | ₨1,179 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 274 Pataca (₨2,451) | ₨467 | + 424% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (₨12,539) | ₨1,718 | + 630% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 686 Pataca (₨6,147) | ₨1,945 | + 216% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 99 Pataca (₨886) | ₨686 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 Pataca (₨383) | ₨220 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 Pataca (₨602) | ₨226 | + 167% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,686 Pataca (₨59,879) | ₨33,881 | + 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (₨47) | ₨3.67 | + 1181% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,375 Pataca (₨21,271) | ₨1,918 | + 1009% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (₨448) | ₨245 | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 239% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18,557 prices entered by 2,284 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Macao is 239% more expensive than in India
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