Cost of living in Macao compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 93% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 101 Pataca (4,559 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50 Pataca (2,281 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (1,747 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Pataca (760 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 Pataca (1,575 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (1,229 ₦) | 686 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (2,202 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (1,405 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (1,187 ₦) | 647 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Pataca (681 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 178 Pataca (8,083 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 181% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (651 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Pataca (1,020 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 117% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,711 Pataca (1,073,825 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,396 Pataca (606,662 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 807 Pataca (36,541 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,394 Pataca (878,301 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,163 Pataca (596,124 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (30,777 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 170 Pataca (7,718 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,125 Pataca (186,811 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 996 Pataca (45,091 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 Pataca (2,404 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60 Pataca (2,728 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 325 Pataca (14,710 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 379 Pataca (17,172 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 741 Pataca (33,550 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 687 Pataca (31,107 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 142% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 142% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 653,333 Pataca (29,587,801 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 1551% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (543 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 268% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 314 Pataca (14,237 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 121% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Pataca (4,212 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 335% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (2,563 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 408 Pataca (18,465 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (2,151 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Pataca (1,780 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (2,365 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Pataca (692 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Pataca (1,494 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 206% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 267 Pataca (12,088 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 394% | |
| Entertainment | + 302% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 302% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 288 Pataca (13,040 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 274 Pataca (12,394 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 213% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (63,402 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 293% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 686 Pataca (31,083 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 99 Pataca (4,478 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 Pataca (1,936 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 Pataca (3,045 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 437% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,686 Pataca (302,779 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 343% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (238 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 598% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,375 Pataca (107,558 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 617% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (2,264 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 389% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,131 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 141% more expensive than in Nigeria
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