Cost of living in Macao compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 103% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 101 Pataca (Mex$ 272) | Mex$ 178 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50 Pataca (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 111 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 54 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Pataca (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 20 | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 Pataca (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 33 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 23 | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 68 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 40 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 23 | + 202% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Pataca (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 22 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 178 Pataca (Mex$ 482) | Mex$ 225 | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 29 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Pataca (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 20 | + 202% | |
| Housing | + 236% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 236% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,711 Pataca (Mex$ 64,063) | Mex$ 18,685 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,396 Pataca (Mex$ 36,193) | Mex$ 8,707 | + 316% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 807 Pataca (Mex$ 2,180) | Mex$ 1,260 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,394 Pataca (Mex$ 52,398) | Mex$ 10,820 | + 384% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,163 Pataca (Mex$ 35,564) | Mex$ 5,562 | + 539% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (Mex$ 1,836) | Mex$ 853 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 170 Pataca (Mex$ 460) | Mex$ 378 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,125 Pataca (Mex$ 11,145) | Mex$ 7,424 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 996 Pataca (Mex$ 2,690) | Mex$ 1,945 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 Pataca (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 101 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60 Pataca (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 84 | + 93% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 49% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 325 Pataca (Mex$ 878) | Mex$ 847 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 379 Pataca (Mex$ 1,024) | Mex$ 616 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 741 Pataca (Mex$ 2,002) | Mex$ 1,534 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 687 Pataca (Mex$ 1,856) | Mex$ 1,176 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 174% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 174% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 653,333 Pataca (Mex$ 1,765,172) | Mex$ 318,137 | + 455% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 20 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 314 Pataca (Mex$ 849) | Mex$ 498 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 103% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Pataca (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 83 | + 202% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 201 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 408 Pataca (Mex$ 1,102) | Mex$ 533 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 70 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Pataca (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 48 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 56 | + 151% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Pataca (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 29 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Pataca (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 30 | + 200% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 267 Pataca (Mex$ 721) | Mex$ 189 | + 282% | |
| Entertainment | + 308% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 308% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 288 Pataca (Mex$ 778) | Mex$ 343 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 274 Pataca (Mex$ 739) | Mex$ 139 | + 431% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (Mex$ 3,783) | Mex$ 949 | + 299% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 686 Pataca (Mex$ 1,854) | Mex$ 657 | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 99 Pataca (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 114 | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 Pataca (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 61 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 Pataca (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 40 | + 353% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,686 Pataca (Mex$ 18,063) | Mex$ 9,607 | + 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 1.95 | + 629% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,375 Pataca (Mex$ 6,417) | Mex$ 925 | + 594% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 57 | + 135% | |
| TOTAL | + 183% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,619 prices entered by 1,380 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 183% more expensive than in Mexico
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