Cost of living in Portugal compared to Macao
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 18% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Portugal | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (90 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (62 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (29 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (8 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.79 (25 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.03 (18 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.24 (46 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 (16 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (12 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (9 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.77 (42 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.28 (20 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (7 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 16% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Portugal | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,185 (10,475 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €861 (7,606 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 (1,316 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €825 (7,286 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €605 (5,345 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €140 (1,235 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (240 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €334 (2,949 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (846 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (73 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (71 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 94% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 15% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Portugal | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (634 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (265 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (640 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (783 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is about the same as in Macao | ||||
| Portugal | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,059 (274,447 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (17 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (310 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 11% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Portugal | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.42 (39 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (56 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (566 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 183% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.31 (29 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.51 (31 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.21 (46 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (16 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.03 (18 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (116 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 47% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Portugal | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (240 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (124 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (431 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (357 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (81 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.71 (24 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.93 (17 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €575 (5,084 Pataca) | 3,299 Pataca | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.31 (2.73 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (310 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.14 (45 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,470 prices entered by 310 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 18% cheaper than in Macao
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