Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Macao (China)
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Economic & Living Costs in Macao (China)
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
39-75 MOP
Avg: 57 MOP
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
300-1500 MOP
Avg: 900 MOP
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
48-52 MOP
Avg: 50 MOP
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
30-58 MOP
Avg: 44 MOP
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
7000-10800 MOP
Avg: 8900 MOP
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
6000-12800 MOP
Avg: 9400 MOP
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
13000-19800 MOP
Avg: 16400 MOP
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
11000-18000 MOP
Avg: 14500 MOP
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
3-6.18 MOP
Avg: 4.59 MOP
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
30-80 MOP
Avg: 55 MOP
Monthly Transport Pass
90-200 MOP
Avg: 145 MOP
Gasoline (1L)
14-15 MOP
Avg: 14.5 MOP
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
600-1500 MOP
Avg: 1050 MOP
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
200-398 MOP
Avg: 299 MOP
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
165-267 MOP
Avg: 216 MOP
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
12.5-29 MOP
Avg: 20.75 MOP
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
12-38 MOP
Avg: 25 MOP
Eggs (12)
15.6-42 MOP
Avg: 28.8 MOP
Local Cheese (1kg)
45-330 MOP
Avg: 187.5 MOP
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
500-1200 MOP
Avg: 850 MOP
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
20-32.5 MOP
Avg: 26.25 MOP
Cinema Ticket
100-125 MOP
Avg: 112.5 MOP
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
9791.67 MOP
Avg: 9791.67 MOP
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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