Cost of living in Macao compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 142% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macao | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (₨3,092) | ₨851 | + 263% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (₨1,509) | ₨952 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (₨1,368) | ₨348 | + 293% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (₨563) | ₨169 | + 232% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (₨760) | ₨282 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (₨962) | ₨250 | + 285% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (₨1,724) | ₨1,139 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (₨1,100) | ₨290 | + 279% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (₨929) | ₨122 | + 659% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (₨248) | ₨549 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (₨3,876) | ₨2,784 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (₨510) | ₨289 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (₨549) | ₨191 | + 187% | |
| Housing | + 254% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 254% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macao | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (₨517,937) | ₨115,670 | + 348% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (₨366,256) | ₨70,950 | + 416% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (₨24,823) | ₨25,995 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (₨356,163) | ₨59,502 | + 499% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (₨267,816) | ₨50,821 | + 427% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (₨24,099) | ₨20,152 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (₨7,248) | ₨2,097 | + 246% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (₨159,579) | ₨71,636 | + 123% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (₨53,193) | ₨23,262 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (₨2,151) | ₨1,718 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (₨1,304) | ₨1,977 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 154% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 154% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macao | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (₨26,597) | ₨3,426 | + 676% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (₨12,365) | ₨6,254 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (₨20,163) | ₨13,199 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (₨24,823) | ₨8,569 | + 190% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 110% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macao | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (₨9,713,516) | ₨4,456,060 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (₨414) | ₨270 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (₨12,766) | ₨4,626 | + 176% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 84% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macao | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (₨2,128) | ₨1,015 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (₨2,007) | ₨1,391 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (₨7,092) | ₨3,667 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (₨1,684) | ₨521 | + 223% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (₨1,108) | ₨922 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (₨1,852) | ₨736 | + 152% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (₨353) | ₨249 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (₨426) | ₨242 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (₨7,531) | ₨860 | + 776% | |
| Entertainment | + 380% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 380% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macao | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (₨12,412) | ₨3,545 | + 250% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (₨14,185) | ₨2,089 | + 579% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (₨85,109) | ₨2,959 | + 2777% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (₨19,504) | ₨7,109 | + 174% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (₨3,014) | ₨880 | + 243% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (₨1,596) | ₨669 | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (₨2,305) | ₨1,106 | + 108% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca (₨116,989) | ₨119,622 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (₨186) | ₨3.79 | + 4809% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (₨35,462) | ₨3,764 | + 842% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 Pataca (₨1,835) | ₨415 | + 342% | |
| TOTAL | + 188% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,753 prices entered by 455 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 188% more expensive than in Pakistan
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