Cost of living in Macao compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Macao | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (4,983 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (2,433 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (2,205 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (907 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (1,224 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (1,551 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (2,779 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (1,774 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (1,498 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (400 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (6,248 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (822 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (885 ₦) | 568 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Macao is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Macao | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (834,892 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (590,387 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (40,014 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (574,119 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (431,708 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (38,847 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (11,684 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (257,235 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 165% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (85,745 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (3,468 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (2,102 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 89% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Macao | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (42,872 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 407% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (19,932 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (32,501 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (40,014 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Macao | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (15,657,750 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (668 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (20,579 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 64% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Macao | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (3,430 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 796% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (3,235 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (11,433 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (2,715 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (1,786 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (2,985 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (569 ₦) | 651 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (686 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (12,140 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 618% | |
| Entertainment | + 254% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 254% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Macao | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (20,007 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (22,865 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 271% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (137,192 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 1454% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (31,440 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (4,859 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (2,572 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (3,716 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 643% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca (188,581 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (300 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 1163% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (57,163 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 Pataca (2,958 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 470% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 329 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria
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