Cost of living in Macao compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Macao | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (¥1,507) | ¥1,023 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (¥736) | ¥714 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (¥667) | ¥519 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (¥274) | ¥198 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (¥370) | ¥315 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (¥469) | ¥629 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (¥840) | ¥962 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (¥536) | ¥902 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (¥453) | ¥574 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (¥121) | ¥285 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (¥1,890) | ¥1,252 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (¥249) | ¥179 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (¥268) | ¥206 | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Macao | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (¥252,491) | ¥306,878 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (¥178,547) | ¥171,772 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (¥12,101) | ¥28,417 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (¥173,627) | ¥157,603 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (¥130,559) | ¥82,713 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (¥11,748) | ¥24,082 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (¥3,534) | ¥4,709 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (¥77,794) | ¥47,482 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (¥25,931) | ¥32,093 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (¥1,049) | ¥1,313 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (¥636) | ¥1,878 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 29% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Macao | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (¥12,966) | ¥6,136 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (¥6,028) | ¥5,199 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (¥9,829) | ¥8,989 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (¥12,101) | ¥13,588 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Macao | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (¥4,735,278) | ¥2,700,660 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (¥202) | ¥165 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (¥6,224) | ¥10,143 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Macao | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (¥1,037) | ¥2,497 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (¥978) | ¥1,967 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (¥3,458) | ¥5,380 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (¥821) | ¥650 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (¥540) | ¥938 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (¥903) | ¥702 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (¥172) | ¥216 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (¥207) | ¥216 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (¥3,671) | ¥4,060 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 69% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Macao | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (¥6,051) | ¥4,579 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (¥6,915) | ¥3,600 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (¥41,490) | ¥4,000 | + 937% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (¥9,508) | ¥5,999 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (¥1,469) | ¥954 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (¥778) | ¥472 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (¥1,124) | ¥583 | + 93% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca (¥57,032) | ¥67,950 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (¥91) | ¥52 | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (¥17,288) | ¥9,405 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 Pataca (¥894) | ¥592 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is about the same as in Japan
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