Cost of living in Andorra compared to Macao
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Andorra is 5% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Andorra | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (134 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (72 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.89 (34 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (8 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.45 (21 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.25 (11 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.48 (47 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (17 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (11 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (10 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (86 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 (16 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.40 (21 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | + 34% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Andorra is 13% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Andorra | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,000 (8,627 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,600 (13,804 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (1,725 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €726 (6,265 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €572 (4,935 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (803 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (361 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (4,314 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €30 (259 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2.00 (17 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (97 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 164% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Andorra is 6% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Andorra | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 750 Pataca | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (353 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (645 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (998 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Andorra is 75% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Andorra | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,924 (163,258 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (13 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €118 (1,016 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | + 182% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Andorra is 5% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Andorra | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.88 (42 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.72 (49 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €67 (581 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 191% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 (42 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (31 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (25 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.78 (7 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (20 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (190 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Andorra is 24% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Andorra | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (325 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €10 (86 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (494 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (600 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (65 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.83 (16 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (17 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €450 (3,884 Pataca) | 3,299 Pataca | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.77 (7 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (302 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.88 (42 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 25 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Andorra is 11% more expensive than in Macao
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