Cost of living in Austria compared to Macao
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 20% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Austria | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (124 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (79 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.72 (50 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (12 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.61 (49 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 (27 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (52 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (19 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.42 (21 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (9 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (58 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (20 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (14 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 11% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Austria | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,592 (13,787 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,017 (8,803 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €543 (4,703 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 572% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €832 (7,208 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €691 (5,987 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 (1,423 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (265 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €338 (2,923 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (1,316 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (104 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (116 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 216% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 20% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Austria | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (854 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (398 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (797 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (1,094 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is about the same as in Macao | ||||
| Austria | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,513 (212,262 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (16 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (379 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 51% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Austria | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (49 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (60 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (1,314 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 557% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (43 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (27 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 (26 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (18 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (18 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (174 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 49% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Austria | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (390 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (193 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (433 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (508 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (91 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.14 (36 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (35 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (4,321 Pataca) | 3,299 Pataca | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.65 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (267 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (51 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
8.659
MOP
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EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 343 prices entered by 59 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is about the same as in Macao
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