- Cost of Living
- Austria
- Macao
- Comparison
Cost of living in Austria compared to Macao
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 8% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (124 Pataca) | 95 Pataca | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (73 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.31 (50 Pataca) | 33 Pataca | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 (11 Pataca) | 17 Pataca | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.65 (35 Pataca) | 33 Pataca | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.55 (24 Pataca) | 32 Pataca | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (71 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (22 Pataca) | 22 Pataca | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.41 (13 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (9 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (74 Pataca) | 126 Pataca | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.04 (19 Pataca) | 18 Pataca | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 (13 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 11% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,335 (12,663 Pataca) | 16,500 Pataca | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €983 (9,327 Pataca) | 14,667 Pataca | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €186 (1,762 Pataca) | 600 Pataca | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €897 (8,509 Pataca) | 11,000 Pataca | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €615 (5,831 Pataca) | 8,000 Pataca | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €100 (949 Pataca) | 650 Pataca | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (181 Pataca) | 160 Pataca | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €388 (3,680 Pataca) | 4,750 Pataca | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (1,021 Pataca) | 733 Pataca | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (70 Pataca) | 100 Pataca | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (126 Pataca) | 47 Pataca | + 169% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 10% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (840 Pataca) | 733 Pataca | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €45 (427 Pataca) | 338 Pataca | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (832 Pataca) | 850 Pataca | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (1,076 Pataca) | 1,600 Pataca | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 1% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,721 (206,014 Pataca) | 270,000 Pataca | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.19 (11 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (439 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 12% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (86 Pataca) | 59 Pataca | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (90 Pataca) | 136 Pataca | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (806 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.94 (56 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.24 (31 Pataca) | 34 Pataca | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.72 (26 Pataca) | 55 Pataca | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.24 (12 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.97 (19 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (201 Pataca) | 236 Pataca | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 22% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (380 Pataca) | 341 Pataca | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (200 Pataca) | 215 Pataca | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €201 (1,908 Pataca) | 1,053 Pataca | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (519 Pataca) | 556 Pataca | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (100 Pataca) | 115 Pataca | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.53 (34 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.72 (35 Pataca) | 78 Pataca | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €519 (4,918 Pataca) | 3,298 Pataca | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (1.87 Pataca) | 0.70 Pataca | + 168% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 (588 Pataca) | 2,000 Pataca | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.40 (51 Pataca) | 50 Pataca | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,476 prices entered by 226 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
9.485
MOP
/
EUR
Cost of living in Austria is 6% cheaper than in Macao
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