Cost of living in Macao compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 37% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 226 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 121 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 54 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 21 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 35 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 23 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 70 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 41 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 24 | + 165% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 23 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 231 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 30 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 20 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 107% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (Mex$ 36,069) | Mex$ 19,055 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (Mex$ 25,506) | Mex$ 8,587 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (Mex$ 1,729) | Mex$ 956 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (Mex$ 24,803) | Mex$ 10,060 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (Mex$ 18,650) | Mex$ 5,168 | + 261% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (Mex$ 1,678) | Mex$ 676 | + 148% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (Mex$ 505) | Mex$ 382 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (Mex$ 11,113) | Mex$ 6,608 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (Mex$ 3,704) | Mex$ 2,067 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 99 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 91 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 45% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (Mex$ 1,852) | Mex$ 845 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (Mex$ 861) | Mex$ 664 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (Mex$ 1,404) | Mex$ 1,520 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (Mex$ 1,729) | Mex$ 1,125 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 29% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (Mex$ 676,439) | Mex$ 360,304 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 19 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 193 Pataca (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 555 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 74 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 200 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (Mex$ 494) | Mex$ 551 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 81 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 49 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 56 | + 129% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 31 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 28 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (Mex$ 524) | Mex$ 184 | + 186% | |
| Entertainment | + 176% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 176% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 339 Pataca (Mex$ 837) | Mex$ 293 | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 197 Pataca (Mex$ 486) | Mex$ 149 | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (Mex$ 3,457) | Mex$ 883 | + 292% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 889 Pataca (Mex$ 2,195) | Mex$ 683 | + 221% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 Pataca (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 123 | + 138% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 Pataca (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 71 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59 Pataca (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 40 | + 270% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,099 Pataca (Mex$ 20,001) | Mex$ 11,102 | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 3.30 | + 292% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (Mex$ 2,470) | Mex$ 968 | + 155% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 62 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 13,521 prices entered by 1,236 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 76% more expensive than in Mexico
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