Cost of living in Macao compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 152% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 152% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macao | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105 Pataca (₨3,676) | ₨802 | + 358% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45 Pataca (₨1,575) | ₨1,160 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 Pataca (₨1,435) | ₨585 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 Pataca (₨385) | ₨227 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 Pataca (₨1,050) | ₨309 | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Pataca (₨770) | ₨158 | + 386% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 72 Pataca (₨2,521) | ₨977 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 Pataca (₨770) | ₨266 | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Pataca (₨455) | ₨103 | + 343% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6.00 Pataca (₨210) | ₨630 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 Pataca (₨3,501) | ₨2,786 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (₨490) | ₨243 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Pataca (₨1,050) | ₨146 | + 619% | |
| Housing | + 301% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 301% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macao | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,000 Pataca (₨770,156) | ₨93,306 | + 725% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (₨361,557) | ₨55,839 | + 547% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (₨24,505) | ₨20,080 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (₨351,594) | ₨79,128 | + 344% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (₨264,381) | ₨39,248 | + 574% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (₨23,790) | ₨16,807 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (₨7,155) | ₨2,605 | + 175% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (₨157,532) | ₨61,383 | + 157% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (₨52,511) | ₨29,384 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (₨2,124) | ₨1,214 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (₨1,288) | ₨2,976 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 103% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macao | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (₨26,255) | ₨4,498 | + 484% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (₨12,206) | ₨9,724 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (₨19,904) | ₨12,486 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (₨24,505) | ₨13,517 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 151% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 151% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macao | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (₨9,588,898) | ₨2,800,000 | + 242% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (₨409) | ₨272 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (₨12,603) | ₨3,752 | + 236% | |
| Personal Care | + 140% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 140% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macao | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (₨2,100) | ₨230 | + 815% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (₨1,981) | ₨838 | + 137% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (₨7,001) | ₨3,307 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (₨1,663) | ₨1,222 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (₨1,094) | ₨649 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (₨1,828) | ₨557 | + 228% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (₨348) | ₨396 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (₨420) | ₨217 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (₨7,435) | ₨495 | + 1403% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macao | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (₨12,252) | ₨3,859 | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (₨14,003) | ₨1,827 | + 667% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (₨84,017) | ₨6,844 | + 1128% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (₨19,254) | ₨8,435 | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (₨2,976) | ₨2,877 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (₨1,575) | ₨566 | + 178% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (₨2,275) | ₨836 | + 172% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,550 Pataca (₨159,282) | ₨149,999 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (₨184) | ₨255 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (₨35,007) | ₨5,305 | + 560% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 43 Pataca (₨1,489) | ₨637 | + 134% | |
| TOTAL | + 139% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 922 prices entered by 223 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2025.
Exchange rate:
35.007
PKR
/
MOP
*
Cost of living in Macao is 139% more expensive than in Pakistan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Armenia is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Pakistan
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Pakistan
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 183% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 272% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Andorra is 154% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 141% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Albania is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan