Cost of living in Macao compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macao | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105 Pataca (Rp 211,360) | Rp 67,167 | + 215% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45 Pataca (Rp 90,583) | Rp 61,090 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 Pataca (Rp 82,531) | Rp 32,593 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 Pataca (Rp 22,142) | Rp 25,633 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 Pataca (Rp 60,389) | Rp 31,337 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Pataca (Rp 44,285) | Rp 12,592 | + 252% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 72 Pataca (Rp 144,933) | Rp 72,901 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 Pataca (Rp 44,285) | Rp 45,403 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Pataca (Rp 26,168) | Rp 22,376 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6.00 Pataca (Rp 12,078) | Rp 32,966 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 Pataca (Rp 201,295) | Rp 344,694 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (Rp 28,181) | Rp 18,943 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Pataca (Rp 60,389) | Rp 15,178 | + 298% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 92% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macao | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,000 Pataca (Rp 44,284,941) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (Rp 20,789,968) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (Rp 1,409,066) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (Rp 20,217,082) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (Rp 15,202,215) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (Rp 1,367,972) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (Rp 411,441) | Rp 378,883 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (Rp 9,058,283) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 183% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (Rp 3,019,428) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (Rp 122,113) | Rp 91,402 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (Rp 74,036) | Rp 83,441 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 55% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macao | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (Rp 1,509,714) | Rp 651,126 | + 132% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (Rp 701,880) | Rp 458,661 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (Rp 1,144,506) | Rp 1,449,070 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (Rp 1,409,066) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 31% 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 551,373,678) | Rp 504,781,000 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (Rp 23,525) | Rp 12,092 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (Rp 724,663) | Rp 535,183 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 103% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macao | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (Rp 120,777) | Rp 22,456 | + 438% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (Rp 113,933) | Rp 96,147 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (Rp 402,590) | Rp 264,826 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (Rp 95,615) | Rp 66,604 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (Rp 62,905) | Rp 26,592 | + 137% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (Rp 105,127) | Rp 33,023 | + 218% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (Rp 20,024) | Rp 27,953 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (Rp 24,155) | Rp 21,349 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (Rp 427,497) | Rp 84,361 | + 407% | |
| Entertainment | + 225% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 225% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macao | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (Rp 704,533) | Rp 261,890 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (Rp 805,181) | Rp 96,262 | + 736% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (Rp 4,831,084) | Rp 496,791 | + 872% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (Rp 1,107,124) | Rp 397,663 | + 178% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (Rp 171,101) | Rp 149,637 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (Rp 90,583) | Rp 38,785 | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (Rp 130,842) | Rp 50,891 | + 157% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,550 Pataca (Rp 9,158,931) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (Rp 10,571) | Rp 2,388 | + 343% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (Rp 2,012,952) | Rp 433,566 | + 364% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 46 Pataca (Rp 92,596) | Rp 46,882 | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 323 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Macao is 86% more expensive than in Indonesia
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