Cost of living in Macao compared to United States
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| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Macao | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca ($11) | $19 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca ($5.22) | $10 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca ($4.73) | $5.84 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca ($1.95) | $1.08 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca ($2.63) | $4.57 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca ($3.33) | $4.59 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca ($5.96) | $7 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca ($3.80) | $4.22 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca ($3.21) | $2.18 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca ($0.86) | $3.28 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca ($13) | $16 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca ($1.76) | $2.54 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca ($1.90) | $2.85 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Macao | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca ($1,791) | $2,840 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca ($1,266) | $2,105 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca ($86) | $215 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca ($1,231) | $1,989 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca ($926) | $1,461 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca ($83) | $148 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca ($25) | $59 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca ($552) | $290 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca ($184) | $123 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca ($7) | $13 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca ($4.51) | $32 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Macao | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca ($92) | $53 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca ($43) | $48 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca ($70) | $94 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca ($86) | $121 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Macao | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca ($33,584) | $27,034 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca ($1.43) | $1.14 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca ($44) | $78 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Macao | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca ($7) | $8 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca ($7) | $23 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca ($25) | $136 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca ($5.82) | $8 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca ($3.83) | $4.61 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca ($6) | $5.72 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca ($1.22) | $4.66 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca ($1.47) | $2.14 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca ($26) | $27 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 37% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Macao | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca ($43) | $53 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca ($49) | $28 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca ($294) | $195 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca ($67) | $92 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca ($10) | $13 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca ($5.52) | $5.54 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca ($8) | $7 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,299 Pataca ($404) | $524 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca ($0.64) | $0.20 | + 228% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca ($123) | $57 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 Pataca ($6) | $10 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Macao is 25% cheaper than in United States
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