- Cost of Living
- Macao
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macao compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 117% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 99 Pataca (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 119 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 44 Pataca (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 96 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43 Pataca (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 65 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Pataca (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 19 | + 222% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 45 Pataca (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 31 | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 Pataca (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 21 | + 261% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Pataca (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 64 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 38 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32 Pataca (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 24 | + 212% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Pataca (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 21 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 194 Pataca (Mex$ 455) | Mex$ 217 | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 Pataca (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 25 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 Pataca (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 20 | + 185% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 147% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 22,646 Pataca (Mex$ 53,191) | Mex$ 19,281 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,911 Pataca (Mex$ 39,719) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 290% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 702 Pataca (Mex$ 1,649) | Mex$ 1,635 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,250 Pataca (Mex$ 35,819) | Mex$ 12,158 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,976 Pataca (Mex$ 25,780) | Mex$ 6,850 | + 276% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (Mex$ 1,596) | Mex$ 1,316 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 170 Pataca (Mex$ 400) | Mex$ 382 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,125 Pataca (Mex$ 9,689) | Mex$ 8,054 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 996 Pataca (Mex$ 2,339) | Mex$ 2,017 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 107 Pataca (Mex$ 252) | Mex$ 110 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 Pataca (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 79 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 49% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 675 Pataca (Mex$ 1,585) | Mex$ 838 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 391 Pataca (Mex$ 917) | Mex$ 674 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 648 Pataca (Mex$ 1,522) | Mex$ 1,525 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,233 Pataca (Mex$ 2,896) | Mex$ 1,328 | + 118% | |
| Transportation | + 152% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 152% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 653,333 Pataca (Mex$ 1,534,551) | Mex$ 317,789 | + 383% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 19 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 314 Pataca (Mex$ 738) | Mex$ 451 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 89% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Pataca (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 77 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 181 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 408 Pataca (Mex$ 958) | Mex$ 545 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 48 Pataca (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 72 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Pataca (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 50 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 58 Pataca (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 55 | + 144% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 28 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Pataca (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 30 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 Pataca (Mex$ 701) | Mex$ 127 | + 450% | |
| Entertainment | + 230% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 230% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 374 Pataca (Mex$ 878) | Mex$ 379 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 216 Pataca (Mex$ 507) | Mex$ 138 | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (Mex$ 3,288) | Mex$ 1,217 | + 170% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 808 Pataca (Mex$ 1,898) | Mex$ 750 | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 99 Pataca (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 103 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 Pataca (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 55 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 Pataca (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 45 | + 253% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,998 Pataca (Mex$ 9,391) | Mex$ 10,363 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 2.32 | + 432% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,375 Pataca (Mex$ 5,578) | Mex$ 757 | + 637% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 52 | + 124% | |
| TOTAL | + 149% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,202 prices entered by 1,138 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 149% more expensive than in Mexico
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