Cost of living in Macao compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 121% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 121% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macao | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105 Pataca (₨1,128) | ₨412 | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45 Pataca (₨483) | ₨355 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 Pataca (₨440) | ₨177 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 Pataca (₨118) | ₨62 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 Pataca (₨322) | ₨101 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Pataca (₨236) | ₨43 | + 454% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 72 Pataca (₨773) | ₨269 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 Pataca (₨236) | ₨198 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Pataca (₨140) | ₨40 | + 245% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6.00 Pataca (₨64) | ₨179 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 Pataca (₨1,074) | ₨977 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (₨150) | ₨94 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Pataca (₨322) | ₨44 | + 627% | |
| Housing | + 210% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 210% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macao | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,000 Pataca (₨236,340) | ₨44,844 | + 427% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (₨110,952) | ₨30,360 | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (₨7,520) | ₨5,103 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (₨107,894) | ₨30,927 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (₨81,131) | ₨19,243 | + 322% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (₨7,301) | ₨6,210 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (₨2,196) | ₨771 | + 185% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (₨48,342) | ₨27,217 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (₨16,114) | ₨11,683 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (₨652) | ₨504 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (₨395) | ₨1,096 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macao | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (₨8,057) | ₨2,570 | + 213% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (₨3,746) | ₨2,685 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (₨6,108) | ₨4,220 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (₨7,520) | ₨3,047 | + 147% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macao | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (₨2,942,570) | ₨1,836,560 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (₨126) | ₨104 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (₨3,867) | ₨1,541 | + 151% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 86% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macao | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (₨645) | ₨107 | + 505% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (₨608) | ₨299 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (₨2,149) | ₨1,117 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (₨510) | ₨374 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (₨336) | ₨235 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (₨561) | ₨274 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (₨107) | ₨181 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (₨129) | ₨96 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (₨2,281) | ₨319 | + 615% | |
| Entertainment | + 268% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 268% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macao | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (₨3,760) | ₨1,483 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (₨4,297) | ₨618 | + 595% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (₨25,783) | ₨1,571 | + 1541% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (₨5,908) | ₨2,160 | + 174% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (₨913) | ₨907 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (₨483) | ₨236 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (₨698) | ₨200 | + 250% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,550 Pataca (₨48,879) | ₨41,395 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (₨56) | ₨5.89 | + 858% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (₨10,743) | ₨1,826 | + 488% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 43 Pataca (₨457) | ₨280 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 150% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,561 prices entered by 624 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Macao is 150% more expensive than in India
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