Cost of living in Macao compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 155% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 155% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Macao | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105 Pataca (20,993 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 239% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45 Pataca (8,997 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 Pataca (8,197 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 Pataca (2,199 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 Pataca (5,998 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Pataca (4,399 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 72 Pataca (14,395 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 Pataca (4,399 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Pataca (2,599 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6.00 Pataca (1,200 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 Pataca (19,994 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (2,799 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Pataca (5,998 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 353% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 80% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Macao | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,000 Pataca (4,398,588 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (2,064,957 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (139,955 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (2,008,056 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (1,509,955 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (135,873 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (40,866 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (899,711 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (299,904 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (12,129 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 453% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (7,354 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Clothes | + 381% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 381% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Macao | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (149,952 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 781% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (69,714 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 345% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (113,678 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (139,955 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Transportation | + 146% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 146% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Macao | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (54,765,026 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 995% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (2,337 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (71,977 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | + 181% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 181% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Macao | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (11,996 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 197% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (11,316 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 540% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (39,987 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (9,497 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (6,248 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 257% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (10,442 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 172% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (1,989 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (2,399 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (42,461 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 1069% | |
| Entertainment | + 183% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 183% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Macao | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (69,978 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (79,974 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 623% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (479,846 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 3052% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (109,965 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (16,995 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 274% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (8,997 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 170% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (12,996 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 814% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,550 Pataca (909,708 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 205% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (1,050 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (199,936 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 485% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 46 Pataca (9,197 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 268% | |
| TOTAL | + 134% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 245 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 134% more expensive than in Nigeria
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