- Cost of Living
- Macao
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macao compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 34% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 123 Pataca (€13) | €12 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 42 Pataca (€4.54) | €7 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43 Pataca (€4.73) | €3.48 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (€2.71) | €0.88 | + 206% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 37 Pataca (€4.02) | €2.48 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Pataca (€2.19) | €1.74 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Pataca (€5.47) | €5.55 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca (€2.51) | €1.79 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Pataca (€2.19) | €1.05 | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca (€1.39) | €0.84 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 147 Pataca (€16) | €6 | + 156% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 Pataca (€2.00) | €1.58 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Pataca (€1.49) | €0.95 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 46% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,270 Pataca (€2,106) | €1,283 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,234 Pataca (€1,665) | €894 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (€77) | €130 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,250 Pataca (€1,667) | €856 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,976 Pataca (€1,200) | €635 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (€74) | €92 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 170 Pataca (€19) | €29 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,125 Pataca (€451) | €364 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 996 Pataca (€109) | €79 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 107 Pataca (€12) | €7 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55 Pataca (€6) | €11 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 25% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 675 Pataca (€74) | €75 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 391 Pataca (€43) | €29 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 648 Pataca (€71) | €80 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,233 Pataca (€135) | €94 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 57% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 653,333 Pataca (€71,419) | €19,404 | + 268% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca (€1.23) | €1.26 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 383 Pataca (€42) | €48 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 40% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Pataca (€10) | €5.94 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (€6) | €4.95 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 408 Pataca (€45) | €55 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 48 Pataca (€5.19) | €4.43 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Pataca (€4.30) | €2.62 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 58 Pataca (€6) | €2.79 | + 125% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca (€1.47) | €1.31 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Pataca (€3.61) | €1.63 | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 Pataca (€33) | €13 | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | + 132% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 132% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 374 Pataca (€41) | €31 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 216 Pataca (€24) | €17 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca (€153) | €70 | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 808 Pataca (€88) | €46 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 99 Pataca (€11) | €8 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 Pataca (€4.85) | €2.13 | + 128% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 Pataca (€7) | €4.15 | + 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,998 Pataca (€437) | €459 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (€0.57) | €0.19 | + 197% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,375 Pataca (€260) | €44 | + 492% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca (€5.47) | €5.12 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,862 prices entered by 1,254 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Macao is 60% more expensive than in Spain
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