Cost of living in Macao compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macao is 27% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Macao | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Pataca (€10) | €18 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Pataca (€1.18) | €10 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Pataca (€4.57) | €5.21 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 Pataca (€2.96) | €1.31 | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Pataca (€2.54) | €4.71 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Pataca (€3.22) | €2.98 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 Pataca (€5.76) | €6 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 Pataca (€3.68) | €2.75 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Pataca (€3.11) | €1.49 | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Pataca (€0.83) | €2.80 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 Pataca (€13) | €13 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Pataca (€1.70) | €3.35 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Pataca (€1.83) | €1.46 | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Macao is 34% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Macao | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,605 Pataca (€1,731) | €2,433 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,328 Pataca (€1,224) | €1,780 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Pataca (€83) | €194 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,044 Pataca (€1,190) | €1,856 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,552 Pataca (€895) | €1,438 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 680 Pataca (€81) | €125 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 Pataca (€24) | €32 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,500 Pataca (€533) | €355 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 Pataca (€178) | €104 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 Pataca (€7) | €10 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Pataca (€4.36) | €17 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Macao is 6% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Macao | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750 Pataca (€89) | €99 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 Pataca (€41) | €38 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569 Pataca (€67) | €94 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Pataca (€83) | €106 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Macao is 31% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Macao | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,913 Pataca (€32,457) | €33,459 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Pataca (€1.38) | €1.77 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 Pataca (€43) | €75 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Macao is 45% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Macao | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 Pataca (€7) | €7 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 57 Pataca (€7) | €17 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Pataca (€24) | €124 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 48 Pataca (€5.63) | €6 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Pataca (€3.70) | €5.04 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Pataca (€6) | €6 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Pataca (€1.18) | €2.97 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Pataca (€1.42) | €2.96 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 Pataca (€25) | €22 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Macao is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| Macao | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Pataca (€41) | €56 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 Pataca (€47) | €22 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 Pataca (€284) | €123 | + 132% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 550 Pataca (€65) | €87 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 Pataca (€10) | €14 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 Pataca (€5.33) | €4.31 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 Pataca (€8) | €8 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,550 Pataca (€539) | €658 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 Pataca (€0.62) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Pataca (€118) | €55 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 43 Pataca (€5.04) | €16 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2024.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 773 prices entered by 86 different people.
Cost of living in Macao is 27% cheaper than in Ireland
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