Cost of Living in Macao
Summary of cost of living in Macao, Macao (China):
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,566.3$ (28,531.3P), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 965.1$ (7,721.0P), excluding rent.
- Macao is 32.8% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Macao is, on average, 50.7% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 6.87 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 59.37 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 6.50 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.25 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 4.92 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.31 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.87 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 3.25 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.52 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.77 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.19 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.97 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.56 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 10.43 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.64 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.34 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.73 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.36 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.99 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.56 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.94 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.17 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.37 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.40 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.09 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 6.25 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.75 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 22.50 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 2.62 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.10 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 15.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.82 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 31,248.87 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 27,948.70 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 123.04 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 28.00 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 36.87 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 87.50 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 4.17 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 14.75 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,223.91 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 19,179.42 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 70.25 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 34.58 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 100.00 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 137.50 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,064.96 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,116.63 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,041.59 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,484.32 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,173.23 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 736.12 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,043.68 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.28 |
Prices in Macao
This city had 205 entries in the past 12 months by 32 different contributors.
Last update: 3 December 2025
Last update: 3 December 2025
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