Cost of living in Macao compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 145% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 145% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (₨1,724) | ₨477 | + 261% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (₨842) | ₨617 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (₨763) | ₨253 | + 201% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (₨314) | ₨111 | + 182% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (₨424) | ₨147 | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (₨537) | ₨85 | + 529% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (₨961) | ₨736 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (₨614) | ₨147 | + 316% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (₨518) | ₨52 | + 904% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (₨138) | ₨285 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (₨2,161) | ₨1,607 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (₨284) | ₨133 | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (₨306) | ₨80 | + 281% | |
| Housing | + 204% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 204% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (₨288,797) | ₨65,208 | + 343% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (₨204,220) | ₨40,675 | + 402% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (₨13,841) | ₨11,662 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (₨198,593) | ₨44,902 | + 342% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (₨149,332) | ₨32,659 | + 357% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (₨13,438) | ₨8,932 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (₨4,042) | ₨2,572 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (₨88,980) | ₨44,098 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (₨29,660) | ₨23,617 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (₨1,200) | ₨667 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 Pataca (₨767) | ₨516 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 75% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (₨14,830) | ₨3,054 | + 386% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (₨6,895) | ₨5,408 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (₨11,243) | ₨8,399 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (₨13,841) | ₨5,912 | + 134% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 91% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (₨5,416,158) | ₨2,463,580 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (₨231) | ₨107 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 193 Pataca (₨3,807) | ₨2,108 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 113% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (₨1,186) | ₨260 | + 356% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (₨1,119) | ₨616 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (₨3,955) | ₨1,831 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (₨939) | ₨463 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (₨618) | ₨350 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (₨1,033) | ₨441 | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (₨197) | ₨189 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (₨237) | ₨169 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (₨4,199) | ₨480 | + 776% | |
| Entertainment | + 236% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 236% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 339 Pataca (₨6,703) | ₨1,849 | + 262% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 197 Pataca (₨3,892) | ₨1,458 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (₨27,683) | ₨2,679 | + 933% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 889 Pataca (₨17,577) | ₨3,680 | + 378% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 Pataca (₨2,341) | ₨850 | + 175% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 Pataca (₨764) | ₨437 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59 Pataca (₨1,173) | ₨435 | + 169% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,099 Pataca (₨160,144) | ₨58,894 | + 172% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (₨104) | ₨39 | + 168% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (₨19,773) | ₨4,106 | + 382% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (₨989) | ₨267 | + 270% | |
| TOTAL | + 164% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,908 prices entered by 469 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 164% more expensive than in Pakistan
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