- Cost of Living
- Macao
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macao compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 3% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 123 Pataca ($15) | $14 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 42 Pataca ($5.16) | $8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43 Pataca ($5.37) | $4.54 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca ($3.07) | $0.89 | + 244% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 37 Pataca ($4.57) | $3.18 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Pataca ($2.48) | $4.00 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Pataca ($6) | $6 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Pataca ($2.85) | $3.34 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Pataca ($2.48) | $1.60 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Pataca ($1.58) | $3.47 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 147 Pataca ($18) | $15 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 Pataca ($2.28) | $1.91 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Pataca ($1.69) | $2.13 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 2% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,270 Pataca ($2,392) | $2,046 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,234 Pataca ($1,891) | $1,580 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca ($87) | $177 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,250 Pataca ($1,893) | $1,587 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,976 Pataca ($1,362) | $1,131 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 680 Pataca ($84) | $121 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 170 Pataca ($21) | $48 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,125 Pataca ($512) | $334 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 996 Pataca ($124) | $119 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 107 Pataca ($13) | $11 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55 Pataca ($7) | $23 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 20% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 675 Pataca ($84) | $47 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 391 Pataca ($48) | $45 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 648 Pataca ($80) | $85 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,233 Pataca ($153) | $114 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 28% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 653,333 Pataca ($81,098) | $22,326 | + 263% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Pataca ($1.40) | $0.77 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 383 Pataca ($47) | $85 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Pataca ($12) | $7 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca ($7) | $18 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 408 Pataca ($51) | $111 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 48 Pataca ($5.90) | $7 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Pataca ($4.88) | $3.50 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 58 Pataca ($7) | $5.14 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Pataca ($1.67) | $3.48 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Pataca ($4.10) | $1.85 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 Pataca ($37) | $20 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 77% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 374 Pataca ($46) | $45 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 216 Pataca ($27) | $25 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca ($174) | $173 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 808 Pataca ($100) | $79 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 99 Pataca ($12) | $12 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 Pataca ($5.51) | $4.86 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 Pataca ($8) | $5.89 | + 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,998 Pataca ($496) | $426 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca ($0.65) | $0.34 | + 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,375 Pataca ($295) | $54 | + 450% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca ($6) | $8 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 92,060 prices entered by 13,236 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 18% more expensive than in United States
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