- Cost of Living
- Austria
- Macao
- Comparison
Cost of living in Austria compared to Macao
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 9% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (123 Pataca) | 95 Pataca | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (74 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.12 (48 Pataca) | 33 Pataca | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (11 Pataca) | 17 Pataca | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.79 (36 Pataca) | 33 Pataca | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.67 (25 Pataca) | 32 Pataca | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (73 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 (23 Pataca) | 22 Pataca | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (15 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 41% | |
| 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 (73 Pataca) | 126 Pataca | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.07 (20 Pataca) | 18 Pataca | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.41 (13 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 10% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,349 (12,761 Pataca) | 16,500 Pataca | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €977 (9,242 Pataca) | 14,667 Pataca | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €189 (1,785 Pataca) | 600 Pataca | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €934 (8,841 Pataca) | 11,000 Pataca | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €624 (5,905 Pataca) | 8,000 Pataca | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €105 (997 Pataca) | 650 Pataca | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (183 Pataca) | 160 Pataca | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €365 (3,453 Pataca) | 4,750 Pataca | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (934 Pataca) | 733 Pataca | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (63 Pataca) | 100 Pataca | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (120 Pataca) | 47 Pataca | + 157% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 5% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (853 Pataca) | 733 Pataca | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €41 (388 Pataca) | 338 Pataca | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (788 Pataca) | 850 Pataca | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (1,112 Pataca) | 1,600 Pataca | - 30% | |
| 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 | €20,900 (197,749 Pataca) | 270,000 Pataca | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.19 (11 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (441 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 14% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (98 Pataca) | 59 Pataca | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (90 Pataca) | 136 Pataca | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (804 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.94 (56 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.79 (26 Pataca) | 34 Pataca | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.80 (27 Pataca) | 55 Pataca | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.47 (14 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.14 (20 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (200 Pataca) | 236 Pataca | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 25% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (358 Pataca) | 341 Pataca | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (202 Pataca) | 215 Pataca | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €201 (1,904 Pataca) | 1,053 Pataca | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (542 Pataca) | 556 Pataca | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (90 Pataca) | 115 Pataca | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.42 (32 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.72 (35 Pataca) | 78 Pataca | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €506 (4,786 Pataca) | 3,298 Pataca | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (1.87 Pataca) | 0.70 Pataca | + 167% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (489 Pataca) | 2,000 Pataca | - 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.48 (52 Pataca) | 50 Pataca | + 4% | |
| 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 1,441 prices entered by 230 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
9.461
MOP
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EUR
Cost of living in Austria is 6% cheaper than in Macao
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