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

🙂 Solo nomad: Macao (China) is 20.2% cheaper than Canada without rent, and 24.6% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Macao (China) is 18.1% cheaper than Canada without rent, and 13.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Macao (China)
Canada
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.13 MOP 49.49
$18.25 CA$25.01
-66.41%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$56.7 MOP 458
$72.9 CA$99.8
-22.14%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.10 MOP 49.19
$11.06 CA$15.16
-44.85%
Cappuccino
$4.70 MOP 37.93
$3.72 CA$5.10
26.34%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.02 MOP 8.23
$2.17 CA$2.97
-53.00%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.81 MOP 6.53
$1.67 CA$2.29
-51.50%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.62 MOP 45.37
$6.01 CA$8.24
-6.49%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.35 MOP 59.3
$6.06 CA$8.30
21.29%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Macao (China)
Canada
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.80 MOP 22.60
$2.31 CA$3.17
21.21%
White Bread (500g)
$1.52 MOP 12.23
$2.65 CA$3.63
-42.64%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.46 MOP 11.75
$3.60 CA$4.93
-59.44%
Eggs
$2.87 MOP 23.17
$3.57 CA$4.89
-19.61%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$18.91 MOP 153
$11.60 CA$15.89
63.02%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.93 MOP 64.0
$12.44 CA$17.04
-36.25%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$22.62 MOP 183
$15.25 CA$20.89
48.33%
Apples (1kg)
$3.84 MOP 30.99
$4.33 CA$5.94
-11.32%
Banana (1kg)
$3.01 MOP 24.27
$1.45 CA$1.99
107.59%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.76 MOP 30.33
$3.78 CA$5.18
-0.53%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.72 MOP 21.97
$4.21 CA$5.77
-35.39%
Potato (1kg)
$4.37 MOP 35.29
$2.69 CA$3.68
62.45%
Onion (1kg)
$3.43 MOP 27.69
$2.75 CA$3.77
24.73%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.71 MOP 13.78
$2.52 CA$3.45
-32.14%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.05 MOP 8.47
$1.86 CA$2.54
-43.55%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$6.36 MOP 51.3
$14.70 CA$20.14
-56.73%
Wine (Bottle)
$12.49 MOP 101
$13.06 CA$17.90
-4.36%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.37 MOP 11.04
$3.00 CA$4.10
-54.33%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.05 MOP 16.56
$3.37 CA$4.61
-39.17%
🚌 Getting Around
Macao (China)
Canada
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.76 MOP 6.13
$2.62 CA$3.59
-70.99%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$22.26 MOP 180
$75.5 CA$103
-70.53%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.57 MOP 20.78
$3.50 CA$4.79
-26.57%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.17 MOP 9.48
$1.49 CA$2.04
-21.48%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$14.95 MOP 121
$28.59 CA$39.17
-47.71%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.74 MOP 14.08
$1.15 CA$1.58
51.30%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.5K MOP 246.1K
$24.8K CA$33.9K
23.10%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.0K MOP 225.7K
$20.9K CA$28.6K
33.86%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Macao (China)
Canada
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$92.3 MOP 745
$152 CA$208
-39.32%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$25.49 MOP 206
$45.94 CA$62.9
-44.51%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$34.15 MOP 276
$64.0 CA$87.7
-46.64%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Macao (China)
Canada
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$76.1 MOP 614
$42.93 CA$58.8
77.36%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$2.87 MOP 23.13
$17.73 CA$24.29
-83.81%
Cinema Ticket
$14.05 MOP 113
$11.48 CA$15.72
22.39%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Macao (China)
Canada
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$675 MOP 5,447
$810 CA$1,110
-16.72%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$13.4K MOP 107.9K
$12.3K CA$16.8K
8.71%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Macao (China)
Canada
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$65.6 MOP 529
$55.5 CA$76.0
18.19%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.35 MOP 237
$41.89 CA$57.4
-29.94%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.9 MOP 726
$90.1 CA$123
-0.13%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$101 MOP 815
$106 CA$146
-4.90%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Macao (China)
Canada
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,176 MOP 9,487
$1,340 CA$1,836
-12.27%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$846 MOP 6,827
$1,217 CA$1,668
-30.52%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,043 MOP 16.5K
$2,186 CA$2,995
-6.55%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,755 MOP 14.2K
$1,828 CA$2,505
-4.02%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$12.6K MOP 102.0K
$4,863 CA$6,663
159.86%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$11.1K MOP 89.2K
$3,966 CA$5,434
178.72%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Macao (China)
Canada
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,032 MOP 16.4K
$3,042 CA$4,167
-33.19%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.21
6.33
-49.29%

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

Last update for Macao (China): April 12, 2026

Last update for Canada: April 11, 2026

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