Cost of living in Macao compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 7% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 101 Pataca ($13) | $14 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50 Pataca ($6) | $8 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca ($4.82) | $4.26 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Pataca ($2.10) | $0.87 | + 141% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 Pataca ($4.35) | $3.02 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca ($3.39) | $4.00 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca ($6) | $6 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca ($3.88) | $3.37 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca ($3.27) | $1.71 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Pataca ($1.88) | $3.18 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 178 Pataca ($22) | $14 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca ($1.80) | $1.92 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Pataca ($2.81) | $2.11 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 12% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,711 Pataca ($2,963) | $2,195 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,396 Pataca ($1,674) | $1,580 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 807 Pataca ($101) | $179 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,394 Pataca ($2,423) | $1,582 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,163 Pataca ($1,645) | $1,118 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca ($85) | $118 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 170 Pataca ($21) | $48 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,125 Pataca ($515) | $303 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 996 Pataca ($124) | $118 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 Pataca ($7) | $11 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60 Pataca ($8) | $22 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 325 Pataca ($41) | $48 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 379 Pataca ($47) | $43 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 741 Pataca ($93) | $86 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 687 Pataca ($86) | $111 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 27% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 653,333 Pataca ($81,632) | $22,775 | + 258% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca ($1.50) | $0.76 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 314 Pataca ($39) | $80 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Pataca ($12) | $7 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca ($7) | $19 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 408 Pataca ($51) | $110 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca ($5.93) | $6 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Pataca ($4.91) | $3.46 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca ($7) | $4.91 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Pataca ($1.91) | $3.43 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Pataca ($4.12) | $1.81 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 267 Pataca ($33) | $21 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is 95% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 288 Pataca ($36) | $45 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 274 Pataca ($34) | $25 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 Pataca ($175) | $208 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 686 Pataca ($86) | $75 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 99 Pataca ($12) | $12 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 Pataca ($5.34) | $4.84 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 Pataca ($8) | $5.75 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,686 Pataca ($835) | $407 | + 105% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca ($0.66) | $0.18 | + 267% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,375 Pataca ($297) | $53 | + 457% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Pataca ($6) | $8 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 52,682 prices entered by 6,740 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macao is 25% more expensive than in United States
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