Cost of living in Thailand compared to Macao
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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 28% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Thailand | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111 ฿ (26 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 215 ฿ (50 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 ฿ (13 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 ฿ (14 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 ฿ (20 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 52 ฿ (12 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 ฿ (68 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (23 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (13 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (13 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 716 ฿ (166 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (10 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 ฿ (14 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 32% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Thailand | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 60,737 ฿ (14,083 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,581 ฿ (6,859 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,947 ฿ (451 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,527 ฿ (4,991 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,149 ฿ (2,353 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,729 ฿ (401 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 533 ฿ (124 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,707 ฿ (2,483 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 ฿ (555 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 206 ฿ (48 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 ฿ (66 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 80% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 17% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Thailand | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ (460 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,259 ฿ (292 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,982 ฿ (692 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,336 ฿ (773 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 15% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Thailand | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,018,180 ฿ (236,077 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ (9 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 ฿ (299 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 31% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Thailand | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 64 ฿ (15 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 ฿ (37 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 889 ฿ (206 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ (35 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 ฿ (24 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 140 ฿ (32 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 ฿ (14 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 ฿ (16 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 221 ฿ (51 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 60% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Thailand | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 730 ฿ (169 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 538 ฿ (125 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,508 ฿ (582 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,060 ฿ (246 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 ฿ (64 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 81 ฿ (19 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83 ฿ (19 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (6,857 Pataca) | 3,299 Pataca | + 108% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (0.36 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,942 ฿ (450 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 151 ฿ (35 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 659 prices entered by 80 different people.
Cost of living in Thailand is 34% cheaper than in Macao
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