Cost of living in Macao compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 57% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Macao | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (Shilling1,577) | Shilling1,059 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Pataca (Shilling181) | Shilling882 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (Shilling698) | Shilling481 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (Shilling452) | Shilling142 | + 219% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (Shilling388) | Shilling271 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (Shilling491) | Shilling100 | + 392% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (Shilling880) | Shilling502 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (Shilling561) | Shilling198 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (Shilling474) | Shilling92 | + 414% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (Shilling127) | Shilling242 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (Shilling1,977) | Shilling1,265 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (Shilling260) | Shilling201 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (Shilling280) | Shilling111 | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 41% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Macao | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (Shilling264,227) | Shilling196,139 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (Shilling186,846) | Shilling128,896 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (Shilling12,664) | Shilling8,579 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (Shilling181,698) | Shilling97,620 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (Shilling136,627) | Shilling23,400 | + 484% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (Shilling12,294) | Shilling8,455 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (Shilling3,698) | Shilling5,873 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (Shilling81,410) | Shilling43,137 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (Shilling27,137) | Shilling23,937 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (Shilling1,097) | Shilling700 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (Shilling665) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 65% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Macao | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (Shilling13,568) | Shilling7,496 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (Shilling6,308) | Shilling2,759 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (Shilling10,286) | Shilling17,508 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (Shilling12,664) | Shilling8,255 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 29% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Macao | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (Shilling4,955,381) | Shilling1,786,980 | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (Shilling211) | Shilling193 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (Shilling6,513) | Shilling6,449 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 103% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Macao | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (Shilling1,085) | Shilling178 | + 509% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (Shilling1,024) | Shilling320 | + 220% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (Shilling3,618) | Shilling4,026 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (Shilling859) | Shilling333 | + 158% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (Shilling565) | Shilling308 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (Shilling945) | Shilling439 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (Shilling180) | Shilling100 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (Shilling217) | Shilling122 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (Shilling3,842) | Shilling1,306 | + 194% | |
| Entertainment | + 258% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 258% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Macao | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (Shilling6,332) | Shilling3,290 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (Shilling7,236) | Shilling1,744 | + 315% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (Shilling43,419) | Shilling1,600 | + 2614% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (Shilling9,950) | Shilling5,898 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (Shilling1,538) | Shilling906 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (Shilling814) | Shilling329 | + 147% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (Shilling1,176) | Shilling260 | + 352% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca (Shilling59,682) | Shilling26,546 | + 125% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (Shilling95) | Shilling4.09 | + 2223% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (Shilling18,091) | Shilling6,759 | + 168% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 Pataca (Shilling936) | Shilling306 | + 206% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 240 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 67% more expensive than in Kenya
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