Cost of living in Macao compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (₨793) | ₨370 | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (₨387) | ₨294 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (₨351) | ₨143 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (₨144) | ₨52 | + 176% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (₨195) | ₨73 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (₨247) | ₨36 | + 582% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (₨442) | ₨227 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (₨282) | ₨140 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (₨238) | ₨31 | + 669% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (₨64) | ₨132 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (₨994) | ₨772 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (₨131) | ₨85 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (₨141) | ₨36 | + 292% | |
| Housing | + 237% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 237% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (₨132,881) | ₨33,366 | + 298% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (₨93,966) | ₨19,918 | + 372% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (₨6,369) | ₨4,363 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (₨91,376) | ₨19,036 | + 380% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (₨68,710) | ₨12,499 | + 450% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (₨6,183) | ₨3,334 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (₨1,860) | ₨676 | + 175% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (₨40,941) | ₨29,555 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (₨13,647) | ₨10,444 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (₨552) | ₨411 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (₨335) | ₨211 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (₨6,824) | ₨2,314 | + 195% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (₨3,172) | ₨2,579 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (₨5,173) | ₨3,601 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (₨6,369) | ₨2,719 | + 134% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 72% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (₨2,492,073) | ₨918,724 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (₨106) | ₨80 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 193 Pataca (₨1,751) | ₨1,164 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 94% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (₨546) | ₨100 | + 444% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (₨515) | ₨212 | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (₨1,820) | ₨624 | + 191% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (₨432) | ₨316 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (₨284) | ₨161 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (₨475) | ₨254 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (₨91) | ₨140 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (₨109) | ₨68 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (₨1,932) | ₨239 | + 707% | |
| Entertainment | + 274% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 274% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 339 Pataca (₨3,084) | ₨1,175 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 197 Pataca (₨1,791) | ₨473 | + 279% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (₨12,737) | ₨1,631 | + 681% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 889 Pataca (₨8,088) | ₨1,624 | + 398% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 Pataca (₨1,077) | ₨568 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 Pataca (₨352) | ₨193 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59 Pataca (₨540) | ₨190 | + 184% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,099 Pataca (₨73,685) | ₨36,202 | + 104% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (₨48) | ₨5.27 | + 806% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (₨9,098) | ₨1,574 | + 478% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (₨455) | ₨271 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 156% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,905 prices entered by 2,074 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Macao is 156% more expensive than in India
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