- Cost of Living
- Macao
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macao compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 95% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 118 Pataca (Mex$ 297) | Mex$ 119 | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 39 Pataca (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 94 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40 Pataca (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 66 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 19 | + 234% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 Pataca (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 31 | + 224% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Pataca (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 20 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Pataca (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 61 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 37 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Pataca (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 24 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 21 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 154 Pataca (Mex$ 388) | Mex$ 222 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 Pataca (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 25 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Pataca (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 20 | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 149% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 149% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,270 Pataca (Mex$ 48,564) | Mex$ 19,628 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,234 Pataca (Mex$ 38,393) | Mex$ 10,435 | + 268% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (Mex$ 1,764) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,250 Pataca (Mex$ 38,433) | Mex$ 11,823 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,000 Pataca (Mex$ 27,722) | Mex$ 6,623 | + 319% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 750 Pataca (Mex$ 1,890) | Mex$ 1,609 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 182 Pataca (Mex$ 459) | Mex$ 383 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,125 Pataca (Mex$ 10,396) | Mex$ 8,103 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,067 Pataca (Mex$ 2,688) | Mex$ 1,993 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 107 Pataca (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 104 | + 160% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pataca (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 89 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 62% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 675 Pataca (Mex$ 1,701) | Mex$ 801 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 391 Pataca (Mex$ 984) | Mex$ 660 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 648 Pataca (Mex$ 1,634) | Mex$ 1,491 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,233 Pataca (Mex$ 3,107) | Mex$ 1,287 | + 141% | |
| Transportation | + 183% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 183% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 653,333 Pataca (Mex$ 1,646,535) | Mex$ 313,694 | + 425% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 19 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 383 Pataca (Mex$ 964) | Mex$ 466 | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 105% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Pataca (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 77 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 186 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 408 Pataca (Mex$ 1,028) | Mex$ 547 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 48 Pataca (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 68 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Pataca (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 49 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 58 Pataca (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 53 | + 174% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 28 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Pataca (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 29 | + 187% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 Pataca (Mex$ 752) | Mex$ 123 | + 511% | |
| Entertainment | + 270% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 270% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 374 Pataca (Mex$ 942) | Mex$ 384 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 210 Pataca (Mex$ 528) | Mex$ 136 | + 288% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (Mex$ 3,528) | Mex$ 1,187 | + 197% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 808 Pataca (Mex$ 2,037) | Mex$ 748 | + 172% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 111 Pataca (Mex$ 280) | Mex$ 102 | + 175% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 46 Pataca (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 55 | + 110% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 Pataca (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 45 | + 280% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,998 Pataca (Mex$ 10,077) | Mex$ 10,347 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 474% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,375 Pataca (Mex$ 5,985) | Mex$ 715 | + 738% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 52 | + 141% | |
| TOTAL | + 158% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,463 prices entered by 1,200 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 158% more expensive than in Mexico
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