Cost of living in Macao compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Macao | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (4,476 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (2,185 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (1,981 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (815 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (1,100 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (1,393 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (2,496 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (1,593 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (1,345 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (359 ₦) | 367 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (5,612 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (738 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (795 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Macao | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (749,889 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (530,278 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (35,940 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (515,666 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (387,755 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (34,892 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 356% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (10,494 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (231,045 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (77,015 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (3,115 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (1,888 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Macao | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (38,507 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 305% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (17,902 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (29,192 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (35,940 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 58% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Macao | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (14,063,589 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (600 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 229% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 193 Pataca (9,884 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Macao | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (3,081 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 486% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (2,906 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (10,269 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (2,439 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (1,604 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (2,681 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (511 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (616 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (10,904 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 569% | |
| Entertainment | + 259% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 259% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Macao | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 339 Pataca (17,405 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 197 Pataca (10,105 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (71,881 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 266% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 889 Pataca (45,641 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 363% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 Pataca (6,078 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 526% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 Pataca (1,984 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 233% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59 Pataca (3,045 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 425% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,099 Pataca (415,829 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (270 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 994% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (51,343 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (2,567 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 413% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 276 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 58% more expensive than in Nigeria
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