- Cost of Living
- Austria
- Macao
- Comparison
Cost of living in Austria compared to Macao
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 2% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (122 Pataca) | 123 Pataca | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (74 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.10 (47 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (10 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.11 (38 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 (26 Pataca) | 20 Pataca | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (66 Pataca) | 50 Pataca | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.35 (21 Pataca) | 23 Pataca | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.44 (13 Pataca) | 20 Pataca | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (9 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (73 Pataca) | 147 Pataca | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.95 (18 Pataca) | 18 Pataca | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.47 (13 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 32% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,332 (12,155 Pataca) | 19,270 Pataca | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €942 (8,599 Pataca) | 15,234 Pataca | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €180 (1,639 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €813 (7,419 Pataca) | 15,250 Pataca | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €597 (5,452 Pataca) | 10,976 Pataca | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €105 (959 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (173 Pataca) | 170 Pataca | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €329 (3,007 Pataca) | 4,125 Pataca | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (808 Pataca) | 996 Pataca | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (66 Pataca) | 107 Pataca | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (111 Pataca) | 55 Pataca | + 102% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 1% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (796 Pataca) | 675 Pataca | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (351 Pataca) | 391 Pataca | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (797 Pataca) | 648 Pataca | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (1,072 Pataca) | 1,233 Pataca | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 36% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,425 (204,682 Pataca) | 653,333 Pataca | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (11 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (425 Pataca) | 383 Pataca | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 11% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (125 Pataca) | 93 Pataca | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (87 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €102 (928 Pataca) | 408 Pataca | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.94 (54 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.65 (24 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.64 (24 Pataca) | 58 Pataca | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (14 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.14 (20 Pataca) | 33 Pataca | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (177 Pataca) | 298 Pataca | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 52% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (309 Pataca) | 374 Pataca | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (193 Pataca) | 216 Pataca | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €93 (849 Pataca) | 1,400 Pataca | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (505 Pataca) | 808 Pataca | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (87 Pataca) | 99 Pataca | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.37 (31 Pataca) | 44 Pataca | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.74 (34 Pataca) | 67 Pataca | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €469 (4,285 Pataca) | 3,998 Pataca | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (2.12 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (424 Pataca) | 2,375 Pataca | - 82% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.41 (49 Pataca) | 50 Pataca | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,582 prices entered by 240 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
9.128
MOP
/
EUR
Cost of living in Austria is 30% cheaper than in Macao
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