- Cost of Living
- Macao
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macao compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 137% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 118 Pataca (₨1,043) | ₨419 | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 39 Pataca (₨348) | ₨266 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40 Pataca (₨354) | ₨142 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (₨218) | ₨52 | + 323% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 Pataca (₨351) | ₨72 | + 388% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Pataca (₨177) | ₨40 | + 341% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Pataca (₨442) | ₨201 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (₨203) | ₨139 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Pataca (₨177) | ₨25 | + 618% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (₨113) | ₨121 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 154 Pataca (₨1,362) | ₨838 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 Pataca (₨162) | ₨82 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Pataca (₨121) | ₨33 | + 270% | |
| Housing | + 279% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 279% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,270 Pataca (₨170,488) | ₨30,903 | + 452% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,234 Pataca (₨134,781) | ₨21,262 | + 534% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (₨6,193) | ₨4,407 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,250 Pataca (₨134,924) | ₨25,205 | + 435% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,000 Pataca (₨97,322) | ₨15,744 | + 518% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 750 Pataca (₨6,636) | ₨3,857 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 182 Pataca (₨1,611) | ₨843 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,125 Pataca (₨36,496) | ₨33,519 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,067 Pataca (₨9,437) | ₨10,573 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 107 Pataca (₨949) | ₨380 | + 150% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pataca (₨442) | ₨544 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 675 Pataca (₨5,970) | ₨2,407 | + 148% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 391 Pataca (₨3,455) | ₨2,708 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 648 Pataca (₨5,735) | ₨3,727 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,233 Pataca (₨10,909) | ₨2,928 | + 273% | |
| Transportation | + 217% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 217% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 653,333 Pataca (₨5,780,340) | ₨879,920 | + 557% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (₨99) | ₨78 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 383 Pataca (₨3,385) | ₨1,322 | + 156% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 132% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Pataca (₨823) | ₨136 | + 507% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (₨500) | ₨287 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 408 Pataca (₨3,607) | ₨1,544 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 48 Pataca (₨420) | ₨256 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Pataca (₨348) | ₨178 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 58 Pataca (₨509) | ₨228 | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (₨119) | ₨131 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Pataca (₨292) | ₨71 | + 313% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 Pataca (₨2,639) | ₨280 | + 843% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 115% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 374 Pataca (₨3,308) | ₨1,199 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 210 Pataca (₨1,855) | ₨472 | + 293% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (₨12,386) | ₨1,961 | + 532% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 808 Pataca (₨7,151) | ₨1,801 | + 297% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 111 Pataca (₨983) | ₨630 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 46 Pataca (₨403) | ₨195 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 Pataca (₨595) | ₨206 | + 188% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,998 Pataca (₨35,375) | ₨38,632 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (₨46) | ₨59 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,375 Pataca (₨21,013) | ₨1,869 | + 1024% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (₨442) | ₨248 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 174% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 33,668 prices entered by 4,679 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 174% more expensive than in India
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