Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Macao
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Malaysia is 22% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
Malaysia | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (40 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (34 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 243% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM10 (18 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (14 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | RM12 (22 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM7 (13 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM25 (46 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (22 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.92 (11 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (23 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 235% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM88 (159 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | + 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.83 (11 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.46 (8 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | - 48% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in Malaysia is 47% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
Malaysia | Macao | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,718 (6,710 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,309 (4,168 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM348 (628 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,152 (3,884 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,477 (2,666 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM186 (335 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM107 (193 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | - 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM1,195 (2,156 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM447 (806 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM27 (48 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM52 (94 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 156% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Malaysia is 25% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
Malaysia | Macao | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM246 (444 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM162 (292 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM339 (611 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM314 (567 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | - 19% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Malaysia is 49% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
Malaysia | Macao | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM152,468 (275,174 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | + 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.19 (3.95 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM52 (94 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Malaysia is 24% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
Malaysia | Macao | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (27 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM37 (66 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM77 (139 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | - 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM32 (57 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | + 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM15 (27 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (28 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (15 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM12 (22 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM31 (56 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 61% | |||
Entertainment in Malaysia is 61% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
Malaysia | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM115 (208 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM39 (70 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM361 (652 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM143 (258 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | - 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM35 (62 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (25 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (34 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,486 (4,486 Pataca) | 4,550 Pataca | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.50 (0.90 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM211 (382 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (32 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | - 24% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 711 prices entered by 104 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 44% cheaper than in Macao
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