- Cost of Living
- Macao
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macao compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 90% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105 Pataca (Rp 183,153) | Rp 65,531 | + 179% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 44 Pataca (Rp 77,373) | Rp 49,511 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43 Pataca (Rp 75,822) | Rp 30,885 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (Rp 43,344) | Rp 18,934 | + 129% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 37 Pataca (Rp 64,436) | Rp 22,695 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Pataca (Rp 35,026) | Rp 14,388 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Pataca (Rp 87,564) | Rp 60,646 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (Rp 40,280) | Rp 37,954 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Pataca (Rp 35,026) | Rp 18,653 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Pataca (Rp 26,840) | Rp 31,286 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 147 Pataca (Rp 257,573) | Rp 371,771 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 Pataca (Rp 32,107) | Rp 18,926 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Pataca (Rp 49,605) | Rp 15,260 | + 225% | |
| Housing | + 159% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 159% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,270 Pataca (Rp 33,746,813) | Rp 13,096,300 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,234 Pataca (Rp 26,678,961) | Rp 8,155,000 | + 227% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (Rp 1,225,902) | Rp 887,496 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,250 Pataca (Rp 26,707,157) | Rp 8,109,370 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,976 Pataca (Rp 19,221,798) | Rp 4,623,080 | + 316% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (Rp 1,190,150) | Rp 667,380 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 170 Pataca (Rp 298,456) | Rp 252,522 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,125 Pataca (Rp 7,224,067) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 996 Pataca (Rp 1,743,708) | Rp 1,628,720 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 107 Pataca (Rp 187,826) | Rp 59,625 | + 215% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55 Pataca (Rp 96,207) | Rp 55,089 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 65% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 675 Pataca (Rp 1,181,682) | Rp 659,239 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 391 Pataca (Rp 683,975) | Rp 428,524 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 648 Pataca (Rp 1,135,129) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,233 Pataca (Rp 2,159,339) | Rp 936,471 | + 131% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 105% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 653,333 Pataca (Rp 1,144,174,888) | Rp 479,608,000 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (Rp 19,684) | Rp 8,761 | + 125% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 383 Pataca (Rp 669,980) | Rp 382,650 | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 171% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 171% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Pataca (Rp 162,870) | Rp 24,611 | + 562% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (Rp 99,123) | Rp 90,441 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 408 Pataca (Rp 714,055) | Rp 332,164 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 48 Pataca (Rp 83,186) | Rp 45,296 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Pataca (Rp 68,818) | Rp 23,390 | + 194% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 58 Pataca (Rp 100,699) | Rp 32,514 | + 210% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (Rp 23,561) | Rp 15,188 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Pataca (Rp 57,793) | Rp 12,682 | + 356% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 Pataca (Rp 522,604) | Rp 81,236 | + 543% | |
| Entertainment | + 244% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 244% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 374 Pataca (Rp 654,798) | Rp 211,083 | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 216 Pataca (Rp 378,021) | Rp 99,257 | + 281% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (Rp 2,451,805) | Rp 460,234 | + 433% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 808 Pataca (Rp 1,415,404) | Rp 497,062 | + 185% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 99 Pataca (Rp 173,153) | Rp 118,309 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 Pataca (Rp 77,739) | Rp 45,661 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 Pataca (Rp 117,738) | Rp 54,748 | + 115% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,998 Pataca (Rp 7,002,231) | Rp 7,809,260 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (Rp 9,197) | Rp 1,846 | + 398% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,375 Pataca (Rp 4,159,311) | Rp 521,125 | + 698% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (Rp 87,564) | Rp 24,789 | + 253% | |
| TOTAL | + 139% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,819 prices entered by 328 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
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Cost of living in Macao is 139% more expensive than in Indonesia
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