Cost of living in Macao compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 79% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 101 Pataca (Rp 172,322) | Rp 62,389 | + 176% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50 Pataca (Rp 86,201) | Rp 50,984 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (Rp 66,033) | Rp 28,698 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Pataca (Rp 28,736) | Rp 18,889 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 Pataca (Rp 59,544) | Rp 25,674 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (Rp 46,442) | Rp 15,384 | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (Rp 83,216) | Rp 69,458 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (Rp 53,114) | Rp 39,153 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (Rp 44,852) | Rp 19,538 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Pataca (Rp 25,754) | Rp 30,210 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 178 Pataca (Rp 305,497) | Rp 433,415 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (Rp 24,616) | Rp 15,764 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Pataca (Rp 38,547) | Rp 14,528 | + 165% | |
| Housing | + 199% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 199% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,711 Pataca (Rp 40,584,595) | Rp 13,652,300 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,396 Pataca (Rp 22,928,440) | Rp 7,261,930 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 807 Pataca (Rp 1,381,048) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,394 Pataca (Rp 33,194,872) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 407% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,163 Pataca (Rp 22,530,147) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 530% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (Rp 1,163,187) | Rp 660,848 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 170 Pataca (Rp 291,695) | Rp 281,571 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,125 Pataca (Rp 7,060,408) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 996 Pataca (Rp 1,704,205) | Rp 1,567,420 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 Pataca (Rp 90,873) | Rp 52,955 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60 Pataca (Rp 103,100) | Rp 55,185 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 325 Pataca (Rp 555,948) | Rp 658,752 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 379 Pataca (Rp 648,993) | Rp 531,171 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 741 Pataca (Rp 1,267,984) | Rp 1,095,930 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 687 Pataca (Rp 1,175,658) | Rp 911,737 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 104% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 653,333 Pataca (Rp 1,118,253,963) | Rp 432,423,000 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (Rp 20,539) | Rp 9,131 | + 125% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 314 Pataca (Rp 538,063) | Rp 360,956 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 149% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Pataca (Rp 159,180) | Rp 32,065 | + 396% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (Rp 96,877) | Rp 138,988 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 408 Pataca (Rp 697,878) | Rp 257,547 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (Rp 81,302) | Rp 41,237 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Pataca (Rp 67,259) | Rp 24,297 | + 177% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (Rp 89,389) | Rp 30,182 | + 196% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Pataca (Rp 26,165) | Rp 19,131 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Pataca (Rp 56,483) | Rp 14,080 | + 301% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 267 Pataca (Rp 456,857) | Rp 66,998 | + 582% | |
| Entertainment | + 273% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 273% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 288 Pataca (Rp 492,844) | Rp 184,609 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 274 Pataca (Rp 468,417) | Rp 105,675 | + 343% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (Rp 2,396,260) | Rp 359,301 | + 567% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 686 Pataca (Rp 1,174,746) | Rp 433,102 | + 171% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 99 Pataca (Rp 169,230) | Rp 128,455 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 Pataca (Rp 73,158) | Rp 46,128 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 Pataca (Rp 115,071) | Rp 51,877 | + 122% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,686 Pataca (Rp 11,443,355) | Rp 6,699,010 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (Rp 8,988) | Rp 1,406 | + 539% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,375 Pataca (Rp 4,065,083) | Rp 572,358 | + 610% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (Rp 85,581) | Rp 24,250 | + 253% | |
| TOTAL | + 143% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,447 prices entered by 193 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
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Cost of living in Macao is 143% more expensive than in Indonesia
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