- Cost of Living
- Macao
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macao compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 99% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 99 Pataca (4,459 ₦) | 2,239 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 44 Pataca (1,984 ₦) | 2,149 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43 Pataca (1,944 ₦) | 928 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Pataca (1,148 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 45 Pataca (2,032 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 249% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 Pataca (1,442 ₦) | 662 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Pataca (2,245 ₦) | 2,067 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (1,376 ₦) | 1,133 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32 Pataca (1,442 ₦) | 843 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Pataca (686 ₦) | 330 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 194 Pataca (8,690 ₦) | 2,306 ₦ | + 277% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 Pataca (823 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 Pataca (1,094 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 160% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 22,646 Pataca (1,016,779 ₦) | 368,693 ₦ | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,911 Pataca (759,261 ₦) | 224,250 ₦ | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 702 Pataca (31,522 ₦) | 27,191 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,250 Pataca (684,707 ₦) | 196,279 ₦ | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,976 Pataca (492,800 ₦) | 104,303 ₦ | + 372% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (30,513 ₦) | 13,539 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 170 Pataca (7,652 ₦) | 7,605 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,125 Pataca (185,208 ₦) | 111,992 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 996 Pataca (44,704 ₦) | 35,539 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 107 Pataca (4,815 ₦) | 1,244 ₦ | + 287% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 Pataca (1,814 ₦) | 2,304 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 103% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 675 Pataca (30,295 ₦) | 6,498 ₦ | + 366% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 391 Pataca (17,535 ₦) | 10,330 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 648 Pataca (29,102 ₦) | 15,510 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,233 Pataca (55,360 ₦) | 28,860 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 147% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 147% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 653,333 Pataca (29,333,878 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 436% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (539 ₦) | 153 ₦ | + 252% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 314 Pataca (14,114 ₦) | 12,095 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 113% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Pataca (4,176 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (2,541 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 408 Pataca (18,307 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 48 Pataca (2,133 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Pataca (1,764 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 58 Pataca (2,582 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (604 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Pataca (1,482 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 210% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 Pataca (13,398 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 741% | |
| Entertainment | + 231% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 231% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 374 Pataca (16,787 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 216 Pataca (9,692 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (62,858 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 261% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 808 Pataca (36,288 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 99 Pataca (4,439 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 Pataca (1,993 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 Pataca (3,019 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 425% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,998 Pataca (179,520 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (236 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 281% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,375 Pataca (106,635 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 623% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (2,245 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 374% | |
| TOTAL | + 152% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,430 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 152% more expensive than in Nigeria
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