- Cost of Living
- Macao
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macao compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 169% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 169% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105 Pataca (₨921) | ₨394 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 44 Pataca (₨389) | ₨261 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43 Pataca (₨381) | ₨142 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (₨218) | ₨51 | + 324% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 37 Pataca (₨324) | ₨71 | + 355% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Pataca (₨176) | ₨38 | + 363% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Pataca (₨440) | ₨200 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (₨202) | ₨138 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Pataca (₨176) | ₨25 | + 614% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Pataca (₨135) | ₨122 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 147 Pataca (₨1,295) | ₨834 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 Pataca (₨161) | ₨82 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Pataca (₨249) | ₨33 | + 662% | |
| Housing | + 274% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 274% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,270 Pataca (₨169,611) | ₨30,620 | + 454% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,234 Pataca (₨134,088) | ₨20,629 | + 550% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (₨6,161) | ₨4,565 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,250 Pataca (₨134,230) | ₨24,219 | + 454% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,976 Pataca (₨96,608) | ₨14,731 | + 556% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (₨5,982) | ₨3,655 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 170 Pataca (₨1,500) | ₨806 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,125 Pataca (₨36,308) | ₨33,843 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 996 Pataca (₨8,764) | ₨10,526 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 107 Pataca (₨944) | ₨394 | + 139% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55 Pataca (₨484) | ₨582 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 675 Pataca (₨5,939) | ₨2,434 | + 144% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 391 Pataca (₨3,438) | ₨2,723 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 648 Pataca (₨5,705) | ₨3,796 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,233 Pataca (₨10,853) | ₨2,944 | + 269% | |
| Transportation | + 211% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 211% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 653,333 Pataca (₨5,750,597) | ₨877,887 | + 555% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (₨99) | ₨78 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 383 Pataca (₨3,367) | ₨1,376 | + 145% | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 136% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Pataca (₨819) | ₨128 | + 539% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (₨498) | ₨275 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 408 Pataca (₨3,589) | ₨1,366 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 48 Pataca (₨418) | ₨254 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Pataca (₨346) | ₨178 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 58 Pataca (₨506) | ₨228 | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (₨118) | ₨133 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Pataca (₨290) | ₨72 | + 306% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 Pataca (₨2,627) | ₨275 | + 856% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 98% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 374 Pataca (₨3,291) | ₨1,195 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 216 Pataca (₨1,900) | ₨473 | + 302% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (₨12,323) | ₨1,906 | + 546% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 808 Pataca (₨7,114) | ₨1,985 | + 258% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 99 Pataca (₨870) | ₨593 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 Pataca (₨391) | ₨227 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 Pataca (₨592) | ₨206 | + 187% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,998 Pataca (₨35,193) | ₨38,148 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (₨46) | ₨63 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,375 Pataca (₨20,905) | ₨1,870 | + 1018% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (₨440) | ₨257 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 173% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 31,306 prices entered by 4,410 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 173% more expensive than in India
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