- Cost of Living
- Macao
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macao compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 74% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 118 Pataca (Rp 213,049) | Rp 66,170 | + 222% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 39 Pataca (Rp 71,026) | Rp 50,168 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40 Pataca (Rp 72,313) | Rp 30,939 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (Rp 44,593) | Rp 19,126 | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 Pataca (Rp 71,628) | Rp 24,203 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Pataca (Rp 36,156) | Rp 14,807 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Pataca (Rp 90,391) | Rp 65,437 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (Rp 41,580) | Rp 37,029 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Pataca (Rp 36,156) | Rp 18,101 | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (Rp 23,043) | Rp 31,555 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 154 Pataca (Rp 278,252) | Rp 359,456 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 Pataca (Rp 33,143) | Rp 18,755 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Pataca (Rp 24,660) | Rp 16,216 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 164% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 164% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,270 Pataca (Rp 34,836,073) | Rp 12,233,200 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,234 Pataca (Rp 27,540,089) | Rp 9,342,630 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (Rp 1,265,471) | Rp 893,279 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,250 Pataca (Rp 27,569,195) | Rp 8,592,610 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,000 Pataca (Rp 19,885,976) | Rp 4,939,500 | + 303% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 750 Pataca (Rp 1,355,862) | Rp 661,561 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 182 Pataca (Rp 329,084) | Rp 272,688 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,125 Pataca (Rp 7,457,241) | Rp 4,688,240 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,067 Pataca (Rp 1,928,343) | Rp 1,762,310 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 107 Pataca (Rp 193,888) | Rp 59,284 | + 227% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pataca (Rp 90,391) | Rp 56,285 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 78% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 675 Pataca (Rp 1,219,824) | Rp 612,994 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 391 Pataca (Rp 706,052) | Rp 413,561 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 648 Pataca (Rp 1,171,769) | Rp 987,674 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,233 Pataca (Rp 2,229,037) | Rp 827,434 | + 169% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 116% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 653,333 Pataca (Rp 1,181,105,874) | Rp 469,436,000 | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (Rp 20,320) | Rp 8,760 | + 132% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 383 Pataca (Rp 691,605) | Rp 371,911 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 173% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 173% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Pataca (Rp 168,127) | Rp 24,611 | + 583% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (Rp 102,142) | Rp 84,995 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 408 Pataca (Rp 737,103) | Rp 352,309 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 48 Pataca (Rp 85,871) | Rp 45,191 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Pataca (Rp 71,040) | Rp 22,842 | + 211% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 58 Pataca (Rp 103,949) | Rp 33,755 | + 208% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (Rp 24,321) | Rp 14,477 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Pataca (Rp 59,658) | Rp 13,066 | + 357% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 Pataca (Rp 539,132) | Rp 91,137 | + 492% | |
| Entertainment | + 268% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 268% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 374 Pataca (Rp 675,933) | Rp 209,668 | + 222% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 210 Pataca (Rp 379,070) | Rp 99,420 | + 281% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (Rp 2,530,942) | Rp 399,376 | + 534% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 808 Pataca (Rp 1,461,090) | Rp 482,715 | + 203% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 111 Pataca (Rp 200,910) | Rp 130,862 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 46 Pataca (Rp 82,294) | Rp 47,236 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 Pataca (Rp 121,538) | Rp 57,031 | + 113% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,998 Pataca (Rp 7,228,245) | Rp 7,752,910 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (Rp 9,493) | Rp 1,544 | + 515% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,375 Pataca (Rp 4,293,563) | Rp 552,469 | + 677% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (Rp 90,391) | Rp 24,285 | + 272% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,063 prices entered by 351 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Macao is 144% more expensive than in Indonesia
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