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 160,846) | Rp 45,378 | + 254% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (Rp 78,535) | Rp 54,330 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (Rp 71,180) | Rp 27,591 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (Rp 29,283) | Rp 19,722 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (Rp 39,520) | Rp 26,707 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (Rp 50,061) | Rp 18,501 | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (Rp 89,702) | Rp 56,542 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (Rp 57,254) | Rp 42,973 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (Rp 48,348) | Rp 22,558 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (Rp 12,915) | Rp 34,959 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (Rp 201,665) | Rp 337,317 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (Rp 26,534) | Rp 20,426 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (Rp 28,559) | Rp 17,971 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 79% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macao | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (Rp 26,947,293) | Rp 17,746,200 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (Rp 19,055,578) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (Rp 1,291,516) | Rp 496,641 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (Rp 18,530,484) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (Rp 13,933,979) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (Rp 1,253,850) | Rp 1,211,340 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (Rp 377,117) | Rp 400,530 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (Rp 8,302,602) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (Rp 2,767,534) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (Rp 111,926) | Rp 43,866 | + 155% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (Rp 67,860) | Rp 71,573 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 45% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macao | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (Rp 1,383,767) | Rp 624,572 | + 122% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (Rp 643,326) | Rp 439,901 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (Rp 1,049,026) | Rp 1,223,050 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (Rp 1,291,516) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 76% 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 505,375,668) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (Rp 21,562) | Rp 11,904 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (Rp 664,208) | Rp 150,291 | + 342% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 84% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macao | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (Rp 110,701) | Rp 36,367 | + 204% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (Rp 104,428) | Rp 60,467 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (Rp 369,005) | Rp 313,421 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (Rp 87,639) | Rp 130,123 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (Rp 57,657) | Rp 19,595 | + 194% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (Rp 96,357) | Rp 34,558 | + 179% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (Rp 18,354) | Rp 30,035 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (Rp 22,140) | Rp 15,580 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (Rp 391,833) | Rp 88,350 | + 343% | |
| Entertainment | + 158% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 158% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macao | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (Rp 645,758) | Rp 216,012 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (Rp 738,009) | Rp 104,481 | + 606% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (Rp 4,428,054) | Rp 2,274,680 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (Rp 1,014,762) | Rp 383,761 | + 164% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (Rp 156,827) | Rp 162,937 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (Rp 83,026) | Rp 36,298 | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (Rp 119,926) | Rp 40,791 | + 194% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca (Rp 6,086,729) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (Rp 9,689) | Rp 2,029 | + 378% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (Rp 1,845,023) | Rp 496,553 | + 272% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 Pataca (Rp 95,459) | Rp 35,528 | + 169% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 85% more expensive than in Indonesia
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