Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Macao
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| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 38% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| New Zealand | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (119 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$17 (78 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 684% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (41 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.57 (12 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (52 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (41 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (41 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.91 (23 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.07 (19 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (32 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 352% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (87 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.43 (21 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.81 (13 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 38% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| New Zealand | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,942 (18,537 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,266 (15,360 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$217 (1,018 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,548 (11,980 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,173 (10,216 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$156 (733 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$87 (410 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$598 (2,811 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$187 (878 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (96 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$34 (159 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 333% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 18% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| New Zealand | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$142 (668 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$92 (432 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$197 (924 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$216 (1,018 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 70% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| New Zealand | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$46,501 (218,671 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (13 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$185 (872 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | + 142% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is about the same as in Macao | ||||
| New Zealand | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (70 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 57 Pataca | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$60 (281 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 48 Pataca | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.91 (28 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (37 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.72 (13 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.49 (16 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (179 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 24% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| New Zealand | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$82 (383 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$42 (197 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$255 (1,198 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$133 (623 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (92 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.92 (28 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (60 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (5,522 Pataca) | 4,550 Pataca | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (2.40 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$66 (311 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (189 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | + 344% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 06, 2024.
Exchange rate:
4.702
MOP
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 659 prices entered by 75 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 28% more expensive than in Macao
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