Cost of living in Macao compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 76% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Macao | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (руб 885) | руб 496 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca (руб 432) | руб 371 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (руб 392) | руб 197 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca (руб 161) | руб 84 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (руб 217) | руб 117 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (руб 275) | руб 196 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (руб 494) | руб 424 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (руб 315) | руб 113 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (руб 266) | руб 50 | + 430% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (руб 71) | руб 78 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (руб 1,110) | руб 721 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (руб 146) | руб 147 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (руб 157) | руб 45 | + 251% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 76% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Macao | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (руб 148,288) | руб 85,386 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (руб 104,861) | руб 56,051 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (руб 7,107) | руб 9,152 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (руб 101,971) | руб 48,742 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (руб 76,677) | руб 29,136 | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (руб 6,900) | руб 5,327 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (руб 2,075) | руб 495 | + 319% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (руб 45,688) | руб 23,888 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (руб 15,229) | руб 10,506 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (руб 616) | руб 606 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (руб 373) | руб 1,151 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Macao | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (руб 7,615) | руб 5,595 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (руб 3,540) | руб 3,450 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (руб 5,773) | руб 7,670 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (руб 7,107) | руб 9,727 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 45% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Macao | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (руб 2,781,032) | руб 2,390,320 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (руб 119) | руб 51 | + 134% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (руб 3,655) | руб 2,294 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 24% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Macao | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (руб 609) | руб 511 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (руб 575) | руб 686 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (руб 2,031) | руб 1,874 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (руб 482) | руб 411 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (руб 317) | руб 259 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (руб 530) | руб 285 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (руб 101) | руб 116 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (руб 122) | руб 153 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (руб 2,156) | руб 827 | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 147% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 147% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Macao | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (руб 3,554) | руб 1,772 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (руб 4,061) | руб 728 | + 458% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (руб 24,367) | руб 7,974 | + 206% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (руб 5,584) | руб 3,857 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (руб 863) | руб 461 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (руб 457) | руб 220 | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (руб 660) | руб 261 | + 153% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca (руб 33,495) | руб 71,350 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (руб 53) | руб 2.73 | + 1851% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (руб 10,153) | руб 4,225 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 Pataca (руб 525) | руб 204 | + 157% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 71% more expensive than in Russia
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