Cost of living in Macao compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 193% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 193% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macao | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (₨2,079) | ₨519 | + 300% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (₨1,015) | ₨742 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (₨920) | ₨215 | + 328% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (₨379) | ₨119 | + 217% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (₨511) | ₨168 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (₨647) | ₨102 | + 537% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (₨1,160) | ₨658 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (₨740) | ₨194 | + 281% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (₨625) | ₨51 | + 1117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (₨167) | ₨220 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (₨2,607) | ₨2,141 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (₨343) | ₨170 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (₨369) | ₨77 | + 377% | |
| Housing | + 251% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 251% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macao | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (₨348,358) | ₨65,360 | + 433% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (₨246,339) | ₨44,450 | + 454% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (₨16,696) | ₨14,918 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (₨239,551) | ₨47,849 | + 401% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (₨180,130) | ₨35,800 | + 403% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (₨16,209) | ₨10,123 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (₨4,875) | ₨2,270 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (₨107,331) | ₨53,975 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (₨35,777) | ₨18,356 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (₨1,447) | ₨851 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (₨877) | ₨797 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macao | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (₨17,889) | ₨4,868 | + 268% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (₨8,317) | ₨7,670 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (₨13,561) | ₨17,357 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (₨16,696) | ₨8,106 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macao | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (₨6,533,193) | ₨5,697,890 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (₨279) | ₨146 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 193 Pataca (₨4,592) | ₨4,073 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macao | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (₨1,431) | ₨237 | + 504% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (₨1,350) | ₨572 | + 136% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (₨4,770) | ₨1,768 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (₨1,133) | ₨1,267 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (₨745) | ₨575 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (₨1,246) | ₨371 | + 236% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (₨237) | ₨352 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (₨286) | ₨116 | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (₨5,065) | ₨681 | + 644% | |
| Entertainment | + 307% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 307% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macao | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 339 Pataca (₨8,085) | ₨2,016 | + 301% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 197 Pataca (₨4,694) | ₨1,908 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (₨33,392) | ₨2,708 | + 1133% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 889 Pataca (₨21,203) | ₨4,907 | + 332% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 Pataca (₨2,824) | ₨1,025 | + 175% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 Pataca (₨922) | ₨469 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59 Pataca (₨1,414) | ₨513 | + 176% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,099 Pataca (₨193,172) | ₨107,118 | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (₨125) | ₨4.02 | + 3017% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (₨23,851) | ₨4,729 | + 404% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (₨1,193) | ₨237 | + 403% | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 924 prices entered by 316 different people.
Cost of living in Macao is 147% more expensive than in Pakistan
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