Cost of living in Macao compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 52% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macao | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (Rp 158,501) | Rp 61,205 | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (Rp 77,390) | Rp 48,353 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (Rp 70,142) | Rp 29,046 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (Rp 28,856) | Rp 21,836 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (Rp 38,944) | Rp 22,834 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (Rp 49,332) | Rp 14,630 | + 237% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (Rp 88,394) | Rp 66,405 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (Rp 56,419) | Rp 43,134 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (Rp 47,643) | Rp 18,263 | + 161% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (Rp 12,727) | Rp 34,771 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (Rp 198,725) | Rp 406,659 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (Rp 26,147) | Rp 17,291 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (Rp 28,143) | Rp 16,247 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 121% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macao | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (Rp 26,554,468) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (Rp 18,777,795) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (Rp 1,272,689) | Rp 801,210 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (Rp 18,260,356) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (Rp 13,730,857) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 342% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (Rp 1,235,572) | Rp 505,106 | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (Rp 371,620) | Rp 237,062 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (Rp 8,181,570) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 130% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (Rp 2,727,190) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 121% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (Rp 110,294) | Rp 57,323 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (Rp 66,871) | Rp 95,242 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macao | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (Rp 1,363,595) | Rp 648,513 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (Rp 633,948) | Rp 480,172 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (Rp 1,033,734) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (Rp 1,272,689) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macao | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (Rp 498,008,550) | Rp 417,700,000 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (Rp 21,248) | Rp 9,337 | + 128% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 193 Pataca (Rp 350,011) | Rp 419,026 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 89% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macao | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (Rp 109,088) | Rp 19,709 | + 453% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (Rp 102,906) | Rp 89,583 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (Rp 363,625) | Rp 204,790 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (Rp 86,361) | Rp 108,192 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (Rp 56,816) | Rp 22,334 | + 154% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (Rp 94,952) | Rp 30,094 | + 216% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (Rp 18,086) | Rp 22,886 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (Rp 21,818) | Rp 11,284 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (Rp 386,121) | Rp 119,565 | + 223% | |
| Entertainment | + 160% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 160% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macao | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 339 Pataca (Rp 616,320) | Rp 261,585 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 197 Pataca (Rp 357,827) | Rp 99,216 | + 261% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (Rp 2,545,377) | Rp 251,127 | + 914% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 889 Pataca (Rp 1,616,218) | Rp 573,242 | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 Pataca (Rp 215,244) | Rp 159,890 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 Pataca (Rp 70,272) | Rp 39,869 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59 Pataca (Rp 107,823) | Rp 65,361 | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,099 Pataca (Rp 14,725,008) | Rp 10,724,300 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (Rp 9,547) | Rp 2,093 | + 356% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (Rp 1,818,127) | Rp 509,555 | + 257% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (Rp 90,906) | Rp 32,683 | + 178% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Macao is 78% more expensive than in Indonesia
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