Cost of Living in Macao (China)
Summary of cost of living in Macao (China):
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,775.3 (P30,468.5), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,017.4 (P8,210.9), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Macao (China) is, on average, 8.1% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Macao (China) is, on average, 26.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | P50.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | P450.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | P49.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | P46.50 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | P59.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | P41.14 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | P8.14 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | P6.50 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | P25.60 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | P12.37 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | P6.19 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | P27.63 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | P78.55 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | P41.85 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | P136.16 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | P12.87 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | P12.36 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | P14.43 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | P10.16 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | P10.26 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | P9.07 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | P16.72 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | P9.49 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | P100.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | P13.11 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | P17.39 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | P54.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | P6.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | P200.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | P21.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | P16.42 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | P120.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | P14.65 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | P275,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | P289,181.40 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | P984.34 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | P190.60 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | P299.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | P550.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | P26.67 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | P114.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | P9,791.67 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | P153,821.10 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | P562.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | P270.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | P750.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | P1,100.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | P8,890.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | P7,600.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | P16,916.67 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | P13,250.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | P8,204.93 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | P6,134.99 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | P16,275.00 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.50 | |
Prices in Macao (China)
This country had 85 entries in the past 12 months by 12 different contributors.
Last update: 11 June 2026
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Last update: 11 June 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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