- Cost of Living
- Macao
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macao compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 144% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 144% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 118 Pataca (₨1,972) | ₨528 | + 273% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 39 Pataca (₨657) | ₨604 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40 Pataca (₨669) | ₨214 | + 212% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (₨413) | ₨108 | + 282% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 Pataca (₨663) | ₨121 | + 450% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Pataca (₨335) | ₨82 | + 310% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Pataca (₨837) | ₨437 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (₨385) | ₨153 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Pataca (₨335) | ₨40 | + 741% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (₨213) | ₨314 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 154 Pataca (₨2,575) | ₨2,141 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 Pataca (₨307) | ₨117 | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Pataca (₨228) | ₨55 | + 313% | |
| Housing | + 291% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 291% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,270 Pataca (₨322,419) | ₨57,018 | + 465% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,234 Pataca (₨254,892) | ₨35,866 | + 611% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (₨11,712) | ₨7,949 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,250 Pataca (₨255,162) | ₨44,615 | + 472% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,000 Pataca (₨184,051) | ₨25,314 | + 627% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 750 Pataca (₨12,549) | ₨6,795 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 182 Pataca (₨3,046) | ₨2,652 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,125 Pataca (₨69,019) | ₨39,920 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,067 Pataca (₨17,847) | ₨11,091 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 107 Pataca (₨1,794) | ₨499 | + 260% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Pataca (₨837) | ₨947 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 109% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 675 Pataca (₨11,290) | ₨2,542 | + 344% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 391 Pataca (₨6,535) | ₨4,026 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 648 Pataca (₨10,845) | ₨6,025 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,233 Pataca (₨20,630) | ₨5,302 | + 289% | |
| Transportation | + 241% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 241% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 653,333 Pataca (₨10,931,507) | ₨1,796,100 | + 509% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (₨188) | ₨89 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 383 Pataca (₨6,401) | ₨2,526 | + 153% | |
| Personal Care | + 198% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 198% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Pataca (₨1,556) | ₨227 | + 584% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (₨945) | ₨639 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 408 Pataca (₨6,822) | ₨2,133 | + 220% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 48 Pataca (₨795) | ₨444 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Pataca (₨657) | ₨268 | + 146% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 58 Pataca (₨962) | ₨340 | + 183% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (₨225) | ₨142 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Pataca (₨552) | ₨109 | + 408% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 Pataca (₨4,990) | ₨627 | + 696% | |
| Entertainment | + 306% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 306% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 374 Pataca (₨6,256) | ₨1,501 | + 317% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 210 Pataca (₨3,508) | ₨1,126 | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (₨23,425) | ₨3,688 | + 535% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 808 Pataca (₨13,523) | ₨3,095 | + 337% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 111 Pataca (₨1,859) | ₨526 | + 254% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 46 Pataca (₨762) | ₨391 | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 Pataca (₨1,125) | ₨548 | + 105% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,998 Pataca (₨66,900) | ₨54,726 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (₨88) | ₨28 | + 216% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,375 Pataca (₨39,738) | ₨3,850 | + 932% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (₨837) | ₨182 | + 361% | |
| TOTAL | + 236% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,704 prices entered by 553 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 236% more expensive than in Pakistan
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