Cost of living in Slovakia compared to Macao
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Slovakia is 7% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Slovakia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (86 Pataca) | 105 Pataca | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (65 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.32 (37 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (13 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.21 (36 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.25 (37 Pataca) | 22 Pataca | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (67 Pataca) | 72 Pataca | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.98 (17 Pataca) | 22 Pataca | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (17 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (11 Pataca) | 6.00 Pataca | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (89 Pataca) | 100 Pataca | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.13 (18 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (11 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Slovakia is 21% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Slovakia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,320 (11,419 Pataca) | 22,000 Pataca | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €900 (7,784 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €384 (3,320 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 374% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €787 (6,805 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €585 (5,061 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (1,048 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (123 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (4,324 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €350 (3,027 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (102 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (86 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 135% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Slovakia is 8% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Slovakia | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €65 (563 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (303 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (843 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (915 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Slovakia is 34% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Slovakia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,000 (259,455 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (14 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €14 (117 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Slovakia is 4% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Slovakia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (73 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (26 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (432 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.50 (48 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (32 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (25 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (11 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (35 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 188% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (144 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Slovakia is 51% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Slovakia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (289 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (182 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (216 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €91 (785 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (56 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.54 (31 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.32 (20 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €293 (2,535 Pataca) | 4,550 Pataca | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.86 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (259 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (83 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 152 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Slovakia is 26% cheaper than in Macao
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