Cost of living in Macao compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 174% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 174% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 101 Pataca (₨1,942) | ₨599 | + 224% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50 Pataca (₨972) | ₨644 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (₨744) | ₨248 | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Pataca (₨324) | ₨109 | + 197% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 Pataca (₨671) | ₨122 | + 449% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (₨523) | ₨115 | + 355% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (₨938) | ₨480 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (₨599) | ₨180 | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (₨506) | ₨46 | + 987% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Pataca (₨290) | ₨359 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 178 Pataca (₨3,443) | ₨2,714 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (₨277) | ₨125 | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Pataca (₨434) | ₨57 | + 659% | |
| Housing | + 395% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 395% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,711 Pataca (₨457,454) | ₨55,449 | + 725% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,396 Pataca (₨258,440) | ₨35,477 | + 628% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 807 Pataca (₨15,567) | ₨9,348 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,394 Pataca (₨374,160) | ₨45,679 | + 719% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,163 Pataca (₨253,951) | ₨30,170 | + 742% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (₨13,111) | ₨7,326 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 170 Pataca (₨3,288) | ₨2,452 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,125 Pataca (₨79,582) | ₨38,344 | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 996 Pataca (₨19,209) | ₨12,184 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 Pataca (₨1,024) | ₨584 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60 Pataca (₨1,162) | ₨791 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 120% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 120% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 325 Pataca (₨6,266) | ₨2,077 | + 202% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 379 Pataca (₨7,315) | ₨3,550 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 741 Pataca (₨14,292) | ₨6,584 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 687 Pataca (₨13,252) | ₨5,548 | + 139% | |
| Transportation | + 274% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 274% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 653,333 Pataca (₨12,604,519) | ₨1,949,500 | + 547% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (₨232) | ₨110 | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 314 Pataca (₨6,065) | ₨1,927 | + 215% | |
| Personal Care | + 236% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 236% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Pataca (₨1,794) | ₨311 | + 478% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (₨1,092) | ₨401 | + 173% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 408 Pataca (₨7,866) | ₨1,486 | + 429% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (₨916) | ₨514 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Pataca (₨758) | ₨301 | + 151% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (₨1,008) | ₨305 | + 231% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Pataca (₨295) | ₨190 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Pataca (₨637) | ₨126 | + 405% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 267 Pataca (₨5,150) | ₨388 | + 1227% | |
| Entertainment | + 467% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 467% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 288 Pataca (₨5,555) | ₨1,486 | + 274% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 274 Pataca (₨5,280) | ₨1,191 | + 343% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (₨27,010) | ₨3,767 | + 617% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 686 Pataca (₨13,241) | ₨3,552 | + 273% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 99 Pataca (₨1,907) | ₨885 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 Pataca (₨825) | ₨327 | + 152% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 Pataca (₨1,297) | ₨397 | + 227% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,686 Pataca (₨128,985) | ₨55,804 | + 131% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (₨101) | ₨4.62 | + 2091% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,375 Pataca (₨45,820) | ₨4,010 | + 1043% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (₨965) | ₨216 | + 346% | |
| TOTAL | + 296% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,012 prices entered by 487 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 296% more expensive than in Pakistan
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