Cost of living in Macao compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macao | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (₨890) | ₨376 | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (₨435) | ₨331 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (₨394) | ₨167 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (₨162) | ₨58 | + 181% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (₨219) | ₨90 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (₨277) | ₨38 | + 633% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (₨497) | ₨248 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (₨317) | ₨153 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (₨268) | ₨31 | + 750% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (₨71) | ₨171 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (₨1,116) | ₨787 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (₨147) | ₨91 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (₨158) | ₨38 | + 320% | |
| Housing | + 215% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 215% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macao | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (₨149,169) | ₨37,202 | + 301% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (₨105,484) | ₨23,227 | + 354% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (₨7,149) | ₨5,797 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (₨102,577) | ₨25,043 | + 310% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (₨77,133) | ₨16,133 | + 378% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (₨6,941) | ₨6,512 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (₨2,088) | ₨652 | + 220% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (₨45,960) | ₨30,817 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (₨15,320) | ₨11,976 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (₨620) | ₨538 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (₨376) | ₨425 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macao | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (₨7,660) | ₨2,477 | + 209% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (₨3,561) | ₨2,797 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (₨5,807) | ₨4,303 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (₨7,149) | ₨3,087 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macao | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (₨2,797,553) | ₨1,248,440 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (₨119) | ₨104 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (₨3,677) | ₨1,115 | + 230% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macao | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (₨613) | ₨144 | + 325% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (₨578) | ₨241 | + 140% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (₨2,043) | ₨891 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (₨485) | ₨413 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (₨319) | ₨226 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (₨533) | ₨274 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (₨102) | ₨170 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (₨123) | ₨96 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (₨2,169) | ₨309 | + 602% | |
| Entertainment | + 283% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 283% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macao | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (₨3,575) | ₨1,438 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (₨4,085) | ₨603 | + 577% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (₨24,512) | ₨1,419 | + 1628% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (₨5,617) | ₨1,942 | + 189% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (₨868) | ₨733 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (₨460) | ₨229 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (₨664) | ₨183 | + 262% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca (₨33,694) | ₨50,214 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (₨54) | ₨1.43 | + 3649% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (₨10,213) | ₨1,560 | + 555% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 Pataca (₨528) | ₨267 | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | + 157% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Macao is 157% more expensive than in India
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