Cost of living in Macao compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Macao | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca ($11) | $16 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Pataca ($5.31) | $9 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca ($4.82) | $4.59 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Pataca ($1.98) | $0.90 | + 120% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca ($2.67) | $2.91 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca ($3.39) | $4.25 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca ($6) | $6 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca ($3.87) | $3.87 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca ($3.27) | $2.01 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca ($0.87) | $2.94 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca ($14) | $15 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca ($1.80) | $2.06 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca ($1.93) | $2.41 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Macao | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca ($1,823) | $2,376 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca ($1,289) | $1,826 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca ($87) | $189 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca ($1,254) | $1,664 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca ($943) | $1,270 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca ($85) | $127 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca ($26) | $56 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca ($562) | $283 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca ($187) | $130 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca ($8) | $11 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca ($4.59) | $24 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 14% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Macao | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca ($94) | $48 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca ($44) | $42 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca ($71) | $87 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca ($87) | $109 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 28% 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 ($34,197) | $23,800 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca ($1.46) | $0.84 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 193 Pataca ($24) | $75 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Macao | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca ($7) | $7 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca ($7) | $18 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca ($25) | $108 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca ($5.93) | $7 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca ($3.90) | $3.89 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca ($7) | $5.21 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca ($1.24) | $3.92 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca ($1.50) | $1.91 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca ($27) | $23 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 64% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Macao | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 339 Pataca ($42) | $48 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 197 Pataca ($25) | $26 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca ($175) | $166 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 889 Pataca ($111) | $77 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 Pataca ($15) | $13 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 Pataca ($4.83) | $4.82 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59 Pataca ($7) | $5.84 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,099 Pataca ($1,011) | $448 | + 126% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca ($0.66) | $0.18 | + 264% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca ($125) | $48 | + 159% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca ($6) | $9 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18,505 prices entered by 2,922 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 15% cheaper than in United States
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