Cost of living in Macao compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 49% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (Rp 158,615) | Rp 48,509 | + 227% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (Rp 77,446) | Rp 54,896 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (Rp 70,193) | Rp 30,099 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (Rp 28,877) | Rp 20,570 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (Rp 38,972) | Rp 25,479 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (Rp 49,367) | Rp 16,222 | + 204% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (Rp 88,458) | Rp 59,701 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (Rp 56,460) | Rp 37,956 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (Rp 47,678) | Rp 19,374 | + 146% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (Rp 12,736) | Rp 34,923 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (Rp 198,868) | Rp 356,233 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (Rp 26,166) | Rp 19,537 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (Rp 28,163) | Rp 19,724 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 71% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (Rp 26,573,593) | Rp 17,274,900 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (Rp 18,791,319) | Rp 10,375,400 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (Rp 1,273,605) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (Rp 18,273,507) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (Rp 13,740,746) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 252% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (Rp 1,236,462) | Rp 813,523 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (Rp 371,887) | Rp 354,270 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (Rp 8,187,463) | Rp 4,471,440 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (Rp 2,729,154) | Rp 2,299,770 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (Rp 110,374) | Rp 60,481 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (Rp 66,919) | Rp 67,068 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 51% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (Rp 1,364,577) | Rp 653,954 | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (Rp 634,405) | Rp 423,397 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (Rp 1,034,479) | Rp 1,103,610 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (Rp 1,273,605) | Rp 1,178,320 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 29% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (Rp 498,367,221) | Rp 493,244,000 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (Rp 21,263) | Rp 8,915 | + 139% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 193 Pataca (Rp 350,263) | Rp 237,123 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 117% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (Rp 109,166) | Rp 23,300 | + 369% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (Rp 102,980) | Rp 65,399 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (Rp 363,887) | Rp 254,843 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (Rp 86,423) | Rp 49,080 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (Rp 56,857) | Rp 19,454 | + 192% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (Rp 95,020) | Rp 36,205 | + 162% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (Rp 18,099) | Rp 18,007 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (Rp 21,833) | Rp 11,130 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (Rp 386,399) | Rp 86,706 | + 346% | |
| Entertainment | + 217% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 217% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 339 Pataca (Rp 616,763) | Rp 166,095 | + 271% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 197 Pataca (Rp 358,085) | Rp 104,958 | + 241% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (Rp 2,547,211) | Rp 520,784 | + 389% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 889 Pataca (Rp 1,617,382) | Rp 388,033 | + 317% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 Pataca (Rp 215,399) | Rp 111,803 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 Pataca (Rp 70,322) | Rp 35,619 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59 Pataca (Rp 107,901) | Rp 47,498 | + 127% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,099 Pataca (Rp 14,735,614) | Rp 8,166,620 | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (Rp 9,554) | Rp 1,799 | + 431% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (Rp 1,819,436) | Rp 579,157 | + 214% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (Rp 90,972) | Rp 28,887 | + 215% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,055 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 78% more expensive than in Indonesia
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