Cost of living in Macao compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 118% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (₨822) | ₨377 | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (₨401) | ₨295 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (₨364) | ₨142 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (₨150) | ₨52 | + 186% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (₨202) | ₨75 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (₨256) | ₨37 | + 591% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (₨458) | ₨231 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (₨293) | ₨147 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (₨247) | ₨32 | + 682% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (₨66) | ₨138 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (₨1,031) | ₨733 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (₨136) | ₨85 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (₨146) | ₨35 | + 314% | |
| Housing | + 252% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 252% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (₨137,724) | ₨33,762 | + 308% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (₨97,390) | ₨20,076 | + 385% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (₨6,601) | ₨4,413 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (₨94,707) | ₨18,268 | + 418% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (₨71,215) | ₨11,671 | + 510% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (₨6,408) | ₨3,084 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (₨1,927) | ₨707 | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (₨42,433) | ₨29,742 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (₨14,144) | ₨10,549 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (₨572) | ₨406 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (₨347) | ₨216 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 70% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (₨7,072) | ₨2,365 | + 199% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (₨3,288) | ₨2,490 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (₨5,361) | ₨3,647 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (₨6,601) | ₨2,705 | + 144% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 76% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (₨2,582,902) | ₨945,162 | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (₨110) | ₨82 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 193 Pataca (₨1,815) | ₨1,126 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 99% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (₨566) | ₨102 | + 456% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (₨534) | ₨205 | + 160% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (₨1,886) | ₨635 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (₨448) | ₨319 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (₨295) | ₨169 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (₨492) | ₨261 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (₨94) | ₨137 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (₨113) | ₨71 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (₨2,003) | ₨227 | + 784% | |
| Entertainment | + 291% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 291% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 339 Pataca (₨3,197) | ₨1,211 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 197 Pataca (₨1,856) | ₨479 | + 288% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (₨13,202) | ₨1,629 | + 710% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 889 Pataca (₨8,382) | ₨1,521 | + 451% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 Pataca (₨1,116) | ₨509 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 Pataca (₨364) | ₨181 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59 Pataca (₨559) | ₨187 | + 199% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,099 Pataca (₨76,371) | ₨38,098 | + 100% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (₨50) | ₨4.97 | + 896% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (₨9,430) | ₨1,484 | + 535% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (₨471) | ₨269 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 166% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,852 prices entered by 1,876 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Macao is 166% more expensive than in India
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