- Cost of Living
- Macao
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macao compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 167% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 167% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105 Pataca (₨1,811) | ₨557 | + 225% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 44 Pataca (₨765) | ₨619 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43 Pataca (₨750) | ₨219 | + 242% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (₨429) | ₨108 | + 298% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 37 Pataca (₨637) | ₨122 | + 422% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Pataca (₨346) | ₨79 | + 338% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Pataca (₨866) | ₨613 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (₨398) | ₨156 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Pataca (₨346) | ₨39 | + 778% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Pataca (₨265) | ₨283 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 147 Pataca (₨2,547) | ₨2,980 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 Pataca (₨317) | ₨116 | + 173% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Pataca (₨491) | ₨57 | + 759% | |
| Housing | + 282% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 282% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,270 Pataca (₨333,690) | ₨56,589 | + 490% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,234 Pataca (₨263,803) | ₨35,418 | + 645% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (₨12,122) | ₨8,319 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,250 Pataca (₨264,081) | ₨46,212 | + 471% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,976 Pataca (₨190,066) | ₨29,470 | + 545% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (₨11,768) | ₨6,959 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 170 Pataca (₨2,951) | ₨2,729 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,125 Pataca (₨71,432) | ₨41,526 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 996 Pataca (₨17,242) | ₨11,677 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 107 Pataca (₨1,857) | ₨499 | + 272% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55 Pataca (₨951) | ₨1,031 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 96% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 675 Pataca (₨11,685) | ₨2,663 | + 339% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 391 Pataca (₨6,763) | ₨4,551 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 648 Pataca (₨11,224) | ₨6,644 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,233 Pataca (₨21,352) | ₨6,006 | + 256% | |
| Transportation | + 230% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 230% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 653,333 Pataca (₨11,313,644) | ₨2,115,150 | + 435% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (₨195) | ₨92 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 383 Pataca (₨6,625) | ₨2,561 | + 159% | |
| Personal Care | + 175% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 175% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Pataca (₨1,610) | ₨241 | + 568% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (₨980) | ₨748 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 408 Pataca (₨7,061) | ₨2,396 | + 195% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 48 Pataca (₨823) | ₨445 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Pataca (₨680) | ₨320 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 58 Pataca (₨996) | ₨365 | + 173% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (₨233) | ₨158 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Pataca (₨571) | ₨112 | + 408% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 Pataca (₨5,168) | ₨589 | + 777% | |
| Entertainment | + 214% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 214% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 374 Pataca (₨6,475) | ₨1,589 | + 307% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 216 Pataca (₨3,738) | ₨1,181 | + 217% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (₨24,244) | ₨3,978 | + 509% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 808 Pataca (₨13,996) | ₨3,176 | + 341% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 99 Pataca (₨1,712) | ₨1,228 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 Pataca (₨769) | ₨389 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 Pataca (₨1,164) | ₨548 | + 113% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,998 Pataca (₨69,238) | ₨57,145 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (₨91) | ₨52 | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,375 Pataca (₨41,127) | ₨3,979 | + 934% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (₨866) | ₨281 | + 209% | |
| TOTAL | + 218% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,383 prices entered by 549 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 218% more expensive than in Pakistan
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