Cost of living in Macao compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (Rp 156,060) | Rp 48,924 | + 219% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (Rp 76,198) | Rp 55,115 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (Rp 69,062) | Rp 32,165 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (Rp 28,412) | Rp 20,580 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (Rp 38,344) | Rp 25,337 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (Rp 48,572) | Rp 17,064 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (Rp 87,033) | Rp 61,721 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (Rp 55,550) | Rp 37,576 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (Rp 46,910) | Rp 19,651 | + 139% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (Rp 12,531) | Rp 33,333 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (Rp 195,664) | Rp 374,037 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (Rp 25,745) | Rp 18,761 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (Rp 27,710) | Rp 18,326 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 60% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (Rp 26,145,505) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (Rp 18,488,600) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (Rp 1,253,088) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (Rp 17,979,130) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (Rp 13,519,389) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (Rp 1,216,543) | Rp 979,539 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (Rp 365,896) | Rp 329,516 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (Rp 8,055,567) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (Rp 2,685,189) | Rp 2,125,490 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (Rp 108,595) | Rp 66,640 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 Pataca (Rp 69,394) | Rp 68,439 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (Rp 1,342,594) | Rp 680,041 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (Rp 624,185) | Rp 424,371 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (Rp 1,017,814) | Rp 1,071,420 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (Rp 1,253,088) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (Rp 490,338,763) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (Rp 20,920) | Rp 8,926 | + 134% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 193 Pataca (Rp 344,621) | Rp 228,023 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 89% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (Rp 107,408) | Rp 23,270 | + 362% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (Rp 101,321) | Rp 59,151 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (Rp 358,025) | Rp 256,292 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (Rp 85,031) | Rp 80,956 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (Rp 55,941) | Rp 22,650 | + 147% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (Rp 93,490) | Rp 44,295 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (Rp 17,808) | Rp 22,030 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (Rp 21,482) | Rp 12,336 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (Rp 380,174) | Rp 89,053 | + 327% | |
| Entertainment | + 201% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 201% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 339 Pataca (Rp 606,828) | Rp 176,169 | + 244% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 197 Pataca (Rp 352,316) | Rp 105,763 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (Rp 2,506,176) | Rp 650,328 | + 285% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 889 Pataca (Rp 1,591,327) | Rp 361,319 | + 340% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 Pataca (Rp 211,929) | Rp 133,391 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 Pataca (Rp 69,189) | Rp 36,857 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59 Pataca (Rp 106,163) | Rp 48,318 | + 120% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,099 Pataca (Rp 14,498,230) | Rp 8,519,630 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (Rp 9,400) | Rp 1,787 | + 426% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (Rp 1,790,126) | Rp 604,695 | + 196% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (Rp 89,506) | Rp 28,321 | + 216% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 899 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Macao is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia
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