Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Macao (China) Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Macao (China)

😐 Solo nomad: Canada is 24.2% more expensive than Macao (China) without rent, and 30.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Canada is 21% more expensive than Macao (China) without rent, and 14.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Canada
Macao (China)
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$18.65 CA$25.39
$6.32 MOP 51.1
195.09%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 CA$101
$55.7 MOP 450
33.43%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.02 CA$15
$6.27 MOP 50.7
75.76%
Cappuccino
$3.75 CA$5.11
$4.8 MOP 38.82
-21.87%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.17 CA$2.95
$0.95 MOP 7.72
128.42%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.68 CA$2.29
$0.82 MOP 6.6
104.88%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.83 CA$7.94
$5.76 MOP 46.55
1.22%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.74 CA$7.81
$7.02 MOP 56.7
-18.23%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Canada
Macao (China)
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.24 CA$3.04
$2.65 MOP 21.42
-15.47%
White Bread (500g)
$2.66 CA$3.62
$1.53 MOP 12.37
73.86%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$3.6 CA$4.9
$1.47 MOP 11.85
144.90%
Eggs
$3.53 CA$4.8
$2.92 MOP 23.58
20.89%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.32 CA$15.41
$19.48 MOP 157
-41.89%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.46 CA$16.96
$7.85 MOP 63.5
58.73%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.28 CA$20.8
$22.55 MOP 182
-32.24%
Apples (1kg)
$4.17 CA$5.68
$3.83 MOP 30.94
8.88%
Banana (1kg)
$1.5 CA$2.05
$3.02 MOP 24.38
-50.33%
Oranges (1kg)
$4 CA$5.45
$3.82 MOP 30.85
4.71%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.07 CA$5.54
$2.67 MOP 21.62
52.43%
Potato (1kg)
$2.78 CA$3.78
$4.26 MOP 34.45
-34.74%
Onion (1kg)
$2.73 CA$3.72
$3.48 MOP 28.1
-21.55%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.63 CA$3.58
$1.71 MOP 13.8
53.80%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.82 CA$2.48
$1.03 MOP 8.36
76.70%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$14.61 CA$19.88
$6.1 MOP 49.3
139.51%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.08 CA$17.8
$12.53 MOP 101
4.39%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.01 CA$4.1
$1.41 MOP 11.41
113.48%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.34 CA$4.55
$2.05 MOP 16.54
62.93%
🚌 Getting Around
Canada
Macao (China)
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.56 CA$3.49
$0.76 MOP 6.16
236.84%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$78.4 CA$107
$22.72 MOP 184
244.94%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.55 CA$4.83
$2.54 MOP 20.51
39.76%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.55 CA$2.11
$1.24 MOP 9.99
25.00%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$28.91 CA$39.35
$14.67 MOP 119
97.07%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.16 CA$1.58
$1.74 MOP 14.06
-33.33%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.6K CA$33.5K
$31.3K MOP 253.4K
-21.52%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.9K CA$28.5K
$27.9K MOP 225.6K
-25.10%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Canada
Macao (China)
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$155 CA$211
$93.8 MOP 759
65.57%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$45.2 CA$61.5
$25.53 MOP 206
77.05%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$62.4 CA$84.9
$34.3 MOP 277
81.90%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Canada
Macao (China)
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$42.82 CA$58.3
$76.7 MOP 620
-44.18%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.72 CA$24.11
$2.8 MOP 22.67
532.86%
Cinema Ticket
$11.25 CA$15.31
$13.93 MOP 113
-19.24%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Canada
Macao (China)
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$804 CA$1,094
$677 MOP 5,476
18.71%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12K CA$16.4K
$13.2K MOP 106.9K
-8.90%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Canada
Macao (China)
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$56.7 CA$77.2
$64.4 MOP 521
-12.03%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.61 CA$56.6
$28.44 MOP 230
46.31%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$90.2 CA$123
$90.6 MOP 733
-0.47%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 CA$147
$102 MOP 828
5.40%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Canada
Macao (China)
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,364 CA$1,857
$1,186 MOP 9,584
15.06%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,208 CA$1,645
$849 MOP 6,863
42.35%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,179 CA$2,966
$2,080 MOP 16.8K
4.79%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,835 CA$2,497
$1,756 MOP 14.2K
4.45%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,152 CA$8,374
$11.7K MOP 94.7K
-47.50%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$4,409 CA$6,001
$10.4K MOP 84.1K
-57.64%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Canada
Macao (China)
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,867 CA$3,903
$2,037 MOP 16.5K
40.76%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.33
3.21
97.20%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Canada: October 28, 2025

Last update for Macao (China): October 28, 2025

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