Cost of living in Macao compared to Italy
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 10% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Macao | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105 Pataca (€12) | €16 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45 Pataca (€5.16) | €10 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 Pataca (€4.70) | €5.17 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 Pataca (€1.26) | €1.41 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 Pataca (€3.44) | €4.32 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Pataca (€2.52) | €3.53 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 72 Pataca (€8) | €7 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 Pataca (€2.52) | €2.32 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Pataca (€1.49) | €1.73 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6.00 Pataca (€0.69) | €1.68 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 Pataca (€11) | €8 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (€1.60) | €2.42 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Pataca (€3.44) | €1.53 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 27% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Macao | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,000 Pataca (€2,522) | €1,338 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (€1,184) | €863 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (€80) | €157 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (€1,151) | €972 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (€866) | €716 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (€78) | €126 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (€23) | €25 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (€516) | €295 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (€172) | €118 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (€4.22) | €10 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| Macao | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (€86) | €79 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (€40) | €39 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (€65) | €97 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (€80) | €96 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 4% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Macao | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (€31,400) | €24,871 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (€1.34) | €1.77 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (€41) | €38 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 37% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Macao | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (€7) | €9 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (€6) | €12 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (€23) | €107 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (€5.45) | €7 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (€3.58) | €4.09 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (€5.99) | €2.97 | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (€1.14) | €2.58 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (€1.38) | €1.90 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (€24) | €20 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 16% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Macao | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (€40) | €41 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (€46) | €18 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (€275) | €91 | + 201% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (€63) | €74 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (€10) | €10 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (€5.16) | €2.17 | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (€7) | €5.02 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,550 Pataca (€522) | €1,398 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (€0.60) | €0.46 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (€115) | €49 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 43 Pataca (€4.88) | €7 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,265 prices entered by 201 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Macao is 8% more expensive than in Italy
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