Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Macao
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Food | + 42% | |||
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Food in Netherlands is 42% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
Netherlands | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (135 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | + 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (91 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 813% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (57 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | + 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (13 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.26 (37 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (25 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | - 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (57 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (23 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (17 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.73 (15 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 117% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (61 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.19 (28 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 94% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.41 (21 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | + 36% | |
Housing | + 36% | |||
Housing in Netherlands is 36% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
Netherlands | Macao | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,945 (17,047 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,646 (14,425 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | + 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (2,120 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 203% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,339 (11,732 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,021 (8,944 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (1,267 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (318 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | + 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | €381 (3,335 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €156 (1,364 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (89 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (145 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 293% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands is 6% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
Netherlands | Macao | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (689 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (276 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (799 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (860 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 23% | |
Transportation | + 60% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands is 60% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
Netherlands | Macao | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,991 (271,579 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.98 (17 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (729 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | + 102% | |
Personal Care | + 46% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands is 46% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
Netherlands | Macao | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 (38 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (105 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 86% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (542 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 171% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.98 (52 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | + 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.22 (46 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (57 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (21 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 115% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.72 (24 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 98% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (218 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | + 3% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands is 34% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
Netherlands | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (501 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | + 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (210 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (942 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (614 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | + 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (121 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | + 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (29 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (60 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €684 (5,992 Pataca) | 3,299 Pataca | + 82% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.70 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (310 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 69% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (80 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | + 88% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 748 prices entered by 164 different people.
Cost of living in Netherlands is 22% more expensive than in Macao
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