Cost of living in Macao compared to Luxembourg
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| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 31% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Macao | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (€10) | €19 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Pataca (€1.13) | €11 | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (€4.38) | €7 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (€2.84) | €1.46 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (€2.43) | €4.00 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (€3.08) | €3.73 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (€5.51) | €11 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (€3.52) | €2.62 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (€2.97) | €3.02 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (€0.79) | €1.65 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (€12) | €8 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (€1.63) | €1.97 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (€1.76) | €1.30 | + 35% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 44% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Macao | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (€1,656) | €2,625 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (€1,171) | €2,246 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (€79) | €261 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (€1,139) | €1,791 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (€856) | €1,442 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (€77) | €264 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (€23) | €43 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (€510) | €474 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (€170) | €152 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (€7) | €4.50 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (€4.17) | €19 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is about the same as in Luxembourg | ||||
| Macao | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (€85) | €69 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (€40) | €34 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (€64) | €99 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (€79) | €116 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 19% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Macao | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (€31,063) | €57,349 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (€1.33) | €1.55 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (€41) | €40 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 19% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Macao | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (€7) | €6.00 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (€6) | €8 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (€23) | €58 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (€5.39) | €2.99 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (€3.54) | €4.04 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (€5.92) | €1.45 | + 309% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (€1.13) | €2.00 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (€1.36) | €4.00 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (€24) | €35 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 61% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Macao | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (€40) | €68 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (€45) | €25 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (€272) | €76 | + 258% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (€62) | €81 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (€10) | €13 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (€5.10) | €3.66 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (€7) | €5.95 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,550 Pataca (€516) | €150 | + 244% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (€0.60) | €0.09 | + 570% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (€113) | €40 | + 187% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 43 Pataca (€4.82) | €9 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 90 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2024.
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Cost of living in Macao is 21% cheaper than in Luxembourg
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