Cost of living in Macao compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 53% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (4,131 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (2,017 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (1,828 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (752 ₦) | 752 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (1,015 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (1,286 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (2,304 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (1,471 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (1,242 ₦) | 961 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (332 ₦) | 440 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (5,180 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (682 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (734 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (692,153 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (489,451 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (33,173 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (475,963 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (357,900 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (32,206 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (9,686 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (213,256 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 183% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (71,085 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (2,875 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (1,743 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 91% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (35,543 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 435% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (16,524 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (26,945 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (33,173 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (12,980,787 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (554 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 284% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 193 Pataca (9,123 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 35% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (2,843 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (2,682 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (9,478 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (2,251 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (1,481 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (2,475 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (471 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (569 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (10,064 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 331% | |
| Entertainment | + 183% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 183% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 339 Pataca (16,065 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 197 Pataca (9,327 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (66,346 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 383% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 889 Pataca (42,127 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 Pataca (5,610 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 Pataca (1,832 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59 Pataca (2,810 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 450% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,099 Pataca (383,813 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (249 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 653% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (47,390 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 186% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (2,370 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 338% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 780 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 81% more expensive than in Nigeria
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