Cost of living in Russia compared to Macao
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 38% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Russia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 456 (52 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 360 (41 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 192 (22 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 83 (10 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 119 (14 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 188 (22 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 435 (50 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 108 (12 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 (5.68 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 76 (9 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 681 (78 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 143 (16 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 40 (4.59 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 43% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Russia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 71,455 (8,198 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 44,059 (5,055 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,599 (1,101 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 40,009 (4,590 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 24,931 (2,860 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,618 (645 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 536 (62 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,687 (2,947 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,938 (1,140 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 535 (61 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 999 (115 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 212% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 13% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Russia | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,693 (653 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,564 (409 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,082 (813 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,726 (1,001 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 24% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Russia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,513,520 (288,380 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (5.83 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,893 (217 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 13% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Russia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 489 (56 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 563 (65 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,714 (197 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 331 (38 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 247 (28 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 285 (33 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 114 (13 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 140 (16 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 589 (68 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 54% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Russia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,674 (192 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 651 (75 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,692 (653 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,075 (468 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 428 (49 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 193 (22 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 246 (28 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 66,912 (7,677 Pataca) | 3,299 Pataca | + 133% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.91 (0.33 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,190 (366 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 195 (22 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 36% cheaper than in Macao
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