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

😐 Solo nomad: Macao (China) is 79.7% more expensive than China without rent, and 125.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Macao (China) is 83.3% more expensive than China without rent, and 124.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Macao (China)
China
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.32 MOP 51.1
$2.85 ¥20.46
121.75%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$55.7 MOP 450
$23.97 ¥172
132.25%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.27 MOP 50.7
$4.96 ¥35.61
26.41%
Cappuccino
$4.8 MOP 38.82
$3.13 ¥22.47
53.35%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.95 MOP 7.72
$0.44 ¥3.18
115.91%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.82 MOP 6.6
$0.29 ¥2.1
182.76%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.76 MOP 46.55
$0.95 ¥6.83
506.32%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.02 MOP 56.7
$2.14 ¥15.32
228.04%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Macao (China)
China
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.65 MOP 21.42
$1.85 ¥13.23
43.24%
White Bread (500g)
$1.53 MOP 12.37
$1.68 ¥12.06
-8.93%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.47 MOP 11.85
$0.95 ¥6.81
54.74%
Eggs
$2.92 MOP 23.58
$1.55 ¥11.11
88.39%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$19.48 MOP 157
$13.25 ¥95.1
47.02%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.85 MOP 63.5
$3.28 ¥23.52
139.33%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$22.55 MOP 182
$10.85 ¥77.8
107.83%
Apples (1kg)
$3.83 MOP 30.94
$1.77 ¥12.66
116.38%
Banana (1kg)
$3.02 MOP 24.38
$1.26 ¥9.01
139.68%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.82 MOP 30.85
$1.5 ¥10.73
154.67%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.67 MOP 21.62
$1.19 ¥8.5
124.37%
Potato (1kg)
$4.26 MOP 34.45
$0.75 ¥5.4
468.00%
Onion (1kg)
$3.48 MOP 28.1
$0.86 ¥6.15
304.65%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.71 MOP 13.8
$0.61 ¥4.37
180.33%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.03 MOP 8.36
$0.58 ¥4.14
77.59%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$6.1 MOP 49.3
$3.45 ¥24.74
76.81%
Wine (Bottle)
$12.53 MOP 101
$11.3 ¥81.1
10.88%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.41 MOP 11.41
$0.84 ¥6
67.86%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.05 MOP 16.54
$1.68 ¥12.05
22.02%
🚌 Getting Around
Macao (China)
China
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.76 MOP 6.16
$0.4 ¥2.86
90.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$22.72 MOP 184
$20.83 ¥149
9.07%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.54 MOP 20.51
$1.36 ¥9.74
86.76%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.24 MOP 9.99
$0.35 ¥2.55
254.29%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$14.67 MOP 119
$6.8 ¥48.75
115.74%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.74 MOP 14.06
$1.12 ¥8.05
55.36%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$31.3K MOP 253.4K
$19.2K ¥137.7K
63.25%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.9K MOP 225.6K
$16.7K ¥119.8K
67.17%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Macao (China)
China
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$93.8 MOP 759
$51.4 ¥369
82.44%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$25.53 MOP 206
$9.77 ¥70.1
161.31%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$34.3 MOP 277
$11.34 ¥81.3
202.47%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Macao (China)
China
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$76.7 MOP 620
$39.55 ¥284
93.96%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$2.8 MOP 22.67
$14.89 ¥107
-81.20%
Cinema Ticket
$13.93 MOP 113
$6.23 ¥44.71
123.60%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Macao (China)
China
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$677 MOP 5,476
$417 ¥2,989
62.53%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$13.2K MOP 106.9K
$17.7K ¥126.8K
-25.20%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Macao (China)
China
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$64.4 MOP 521
$45.65 ¥327
41.12%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$28.44 MOP 230
$33.49 ¥240
-15.08%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$90.6 MOP 733
$71.8 ¥515
26.21%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$102 MOP 828
$72.9 ¥523
40.65%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Macao (China)
China
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,186 MOP 9,584
$445 ¥3,194
166.26%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$849 MOP 6,863
$255 ¥1,830
232.83%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,080 MOP 16.8K
$915 ¥6,566
127.18%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,756 MOP 14.2K
$543 ¥3,895
223.45%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$11.7K MOP 94.7K
$6,142 ¥44.1K
90.82%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$10.4K MOP 84.1K
$2,860 ¥20.5K
263.91%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Macao (China)
China
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,037 MOP 16.5K
$942 ¥6,755
116.29%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.21
4.06
-20.94%

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

Last update for China: October 29, 2025

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