Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Macao
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 21% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 67 (145 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 42 (91 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 808% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 17 (36 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (13 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 25 (54 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 9 (19 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 20 (42 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (17 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.23 (11 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 7 Pataca | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 109 Pataca | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (17 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.83 (6 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | - 61% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 47% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 6,401 (13,756 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,567 (9,814 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,857 (3,989 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 470% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 7,136 (15,334 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 3,725 (8,005 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,201 (2,581 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 280% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 250 (537 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,647 (3,539 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 444 (954 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 41 (88 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 (64 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 52% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 263 (565 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 343 (737 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 309 (665 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 560 (1,204 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 74% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 95,764 (205,780 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.23 (4.79 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 464 (996 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | + 177% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 46% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 6 (14 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 82 (176 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 210% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 299 (641 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 221% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 24 (52 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (44 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (33 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (24 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 22 (48 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 300% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 25 (54 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 37% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 152 (326 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (216 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 439 (943 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 306 (658 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 85 Pataca | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 21 (45 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 65 Pataca | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,704 (5,811 Pataca) | 3,299 Pataca | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.38 (0.81 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 224 (482 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 44 (95 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 345 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 27% more expensive than in Macao
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