Cost of living in Russia compared to Macao
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 49% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Russia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 516 (49 Pataca) | 105 Pataca | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 349 (33 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 199 (19 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 87 (8 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 145 (14 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 214 (20 Pataca) | 22 Pataca | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 416 (39 Pataca) | 72 Pataca | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 130 (12 Pataca) | 22 Pataca | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 54 (5.15 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 89 (8 Pataca) | 6.00 Pataca | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 687 (65 Pataca) | 100 Pataca | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 166 (16 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 40 (3.81 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 48% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Russia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 107,252 (10,146 Pataca) | 22,000 Pataca | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 58,989 (5,580 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,242 (780 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 54,389 (5,145 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 33,455 (3,165 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,698 (539 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 901 (85 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 22,739 (2,151 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,545 (714 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 546 (52 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 797 (75 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 105% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 9% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Russia | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,508 (616 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,183 (301 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,423 (797 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,792 (737 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 34% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Russia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,623,330 (248,168 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 55 (5.24 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,129 (201 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 37% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Russia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 316 (30 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 551 (52 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,975 (187 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 354 (34 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 216 (20 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 196 (19 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 125 (12 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 133 (13 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 499 (47 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 66% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Russia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,898 (180 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 653 (62 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,496 (520 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,237 (306 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 487 (46 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 182 (17 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 249 (24 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 58,430 (5,527 Pataca) | 4,550 Pataca | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.97 (0.38 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,415 (323 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 206 (19 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,034 prices entered by 183 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 47% cheaper than in Macao
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