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

🙂 Solo nomad: China is 44.4% cheaper than Macao (China) without rent, and 55.7% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: China is 45.4% cheaper than Macao (China) without rent, and 55.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
China
Macao (China)
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.85 ¥20.46
$6.32 MOP 51.1
-54.91%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.97 ¥172
$55.7 MOP 450
-56.94%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.96 ¥35.61
$6.27 MOP 50.7
-20.89%
Cappuccino
$3.13 ¥22.47
$4.8 MOP 38.82
-34.79%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.44 ¥3.18
$0.95 MOP 7.72
-53.68%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.29 ¥2.1
$0.82 MOP 6.6
-64.63%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.95 ¥6.83
$5.76 MOP 46.55
-83.51%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.14 ¥15.32
$7.02 MOP 56.7
-69.52%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
China
Macao (China)
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.85 ¥13.23
$2.65 MOP 21.42
-30.19%
White Bread (500g)
$1.68 ¥12.06
$1.53 MOP 12.37
9.80%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.95 ¥6.81
$1.47 MOP 11.85
-35.37%
Eggs
$1.55 ¥11.11
$2.92 MOP 23.58
-46.92%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.25 ¥95.1
$19.48 MOP 157
-31.98%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.28 ¥23.52
$7.85 MOP 63.5
-58.22%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.85 ¥77.8
$22.55 MOP 182
-51.88%
Apples (1kg)
$1.77 ¥12.66
$3.83 MOP 30.94
-53.79%
Banana (1kg)
$1.26 ¥9.01
$3.02 MOP 24.38
-58.28%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.5 ¥10.73
$3.82 MOP 30.85
-60.73%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.19 ¥8.5
$2.67 MOP 21.62
-55.43%
Potato (1kg)
$0.75 ¥5.4
$4.26 MOP 34.45
-82.39%
Onion (1kg)
$0.86 ¥6.15
$3.48 MOP 28.1
-75.29%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.61 ¥4.37
$1.71 MOP 13.8
-64.33%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.58 ¥4.14
$1.03 MOP 8.36
-43.69%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.45 ¥24.74
$6.1 MOP 49.3
-43.44%
Wine (Bottle)
$11.3 ¥81.1
$12.53 MOP 101
-9.82%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.84 ¥6
$1.41 MOP 11.41
-40.43%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.68 ¥12.05
$2.05 MOP 16.54
-18.05%
🚌 Getting Around
China
Macao (China)
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.4 ¥2.86
$0.76 MOP 6.16
-47.37%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$20.83 ¥149
$22.72 MOP 184
-8.32%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.36 ¥9.74
$2.54 MOP 20.51
-46.46%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.35 ¥2.55
$1.24 MOP 9.99
-71.77%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.8 ¥48.75
$14.67 MOP 119
-53.65%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.12 ¥8.05
$1.74 MOP 14.06
-35.63%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$19.2K ¥137.7K
$31.3K MOP 253.4K
-38.75%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$16.7K ¥119.8K
$27.9K MOP 225.6K
-40.18%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
China
Macao (China)
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$51.4 ¥369
$93.8 MOP 759
-45.19%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.77 ¥70.1
$25.53 MOP 206
-61.73%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.34 ¥81.3
$34.3 MOP 277
-66.94%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
China
Macao (China)
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$39.55 ¥284
$76.7 MOP 620
-48.44%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.89 ¥107
$2.8 MOP 22.67
431.79%
Cinema Ticket
$6.23 ¥44.71
$13.93 MOP 113
-55.28%
🧸 Childcare & Education
China
Macao (China)
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$417 ¥2,989
$677 MOP 5,476
-38.47%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$17.7K ¥126.8K
$13.2K MOP 106.9K
33.68%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
China
Macao (China)
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$45.65 ¥327
$64.4 MOP 521
-29.14%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$33.49 ¥240
$28.44 MOP 230
17.76%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$71.8 ¥515
$90.6 MOP 733
-20.77%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$72.9 ¥523
$102 MOP 828
-28.90%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
China
Macao (China)
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$445 ¥3,194
$1,186 MOP 9,584
-62.44%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$255 ¥1,830
$849 MOP 6,863
-69.95%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$915 ¥6,566
$2,080 MOP 16.8K
-55.98%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$543 ¥3,895
$1,756 MOP 14.2K
-69.08%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,142 ¥44.1K
$11.7K MOP 94.7K
-47.60%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,860 ¥20.5K
$10.4K MOP 84.1K
-72.52%
💵 Salaries & Financials
China
Macao (China)
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$942 ¥6,755
$2,037 MOP 16.5K
-53.77%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.06
3.21
26.48%

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

Last update for China: October 29, 2025

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

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