- Cost of Living
- Macao
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macao compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 118 Pataca (5,360 ₦) | 2,400 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 39 Pataca (1,787 ₦) | 2,041 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40 Pataca (1,819 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (1,122 ₦) | 918 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 Pataca (1,802 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Pataca (910 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Pataca (2,274 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (1,046 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Pataca (910 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (580 ₦) | 340 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 154 Pataca (7,000 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 193% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 Pataca (834 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Pataca (620 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 154% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 154% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,270 Pataca (876,426 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,234 Pataca (692,870 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (31,837 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,250 Pataca (693,602 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,000 Pataca (500,303 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 297% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 750 Pataca (34,112 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 182 Pataca (8,279 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,125 Pataca (187,614 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,067 Pataca (48,514 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 107 Pataca (4,878 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 343% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pataca (2,274 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 104% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 675 Pataca (30,689 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 352% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 391 Pataca (17,763 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 648 Pataca (29,480 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,233 Pataca (56,079 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Transportation | + 190% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 190% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 653,333 Pataca (29,714,951 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 443% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (511 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 230% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 383 Pataca (17,400 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 117% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Pataca (4,230 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (2,570 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 408 Pataca (18,544 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 48 Pataca (2,160 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Pataca (1,787 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 58 Pataca (2,615 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (612 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Pataca (1,501 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 208% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 Pataca (13,564 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 819% | |
| Entertainment | + 264% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 264% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 374 Pataca (17,006 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 210 Pataca (9,537 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (63,675 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 265% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 808 Pataca (36,759 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 111 Pataca (5,055 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 46 Pataca (2,070 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 Pataca (3,058 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 444% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,998 Pataca (181,852 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (239 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 450% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,375 Pataca (108,020 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 626% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (2,274 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 383% | |
| TOTAL | + 155% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,574 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 155% more expensive than in Nigeria
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