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About Macao

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$876
Family of 4 / mo
$2,268
Internet
318.05Mbps
Interest rate
5%
Inflation
0.59%
Population
0.7M

Macao, also known as Macau, is a small but fascinating region located on the southern coast of China. It is famous for its unique blend of Portuguese and Chinese cultures, which is reflected in its architecture, food, and traditions. Macao was a Portuguese colony until 1999, and today, visitors can explore beautiful old buildings, charming streets, and vibrant markets.

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesroughUSD $147.74
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesroughUSD $109.2
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)roughUSD $58.36
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)roughUSD $82.45

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $0.25
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxroughUSD $3,421

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)roughUSD $1.13
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)roughUSD $5.04
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)roughUSD $8.23
  • CappuccinoroughUSD $6.52
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)roughUSD $0.77

Food - Dining

  • Upscale Dinner for TworoughUSD $85.71
  • Casual Dining ExperienceroughUSD $8.4
  • Fast Food ComboroughUSD $8.07

Food - Grocery

  • Marlboro (20-Pack)roughUSD $8.4
  • Potatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $5.26
  • Onions (1 kg)roughUSD $4.75
  • Lettuce (1 Head)roughUSD $2.81
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)roughUSD $1.64
  • Midrange Bottle of WineroughUSD $20.16
  • Milk (1 litre)roughUSD $3.88
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)roughUSD $5.11
  • White Rice (1 kg)roughUSD $2.93
  • Dozen EggsroughUSD $3.25
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)roughUSD $25.59
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)roughUSD $8.58

Housing

  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $1,316
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $1,675
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterroughUSD $1,162
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterroughUSD $1,565
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $2,611
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $2,785

Leisure

  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)roughUSD $11,785
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)roughUSD $16.81
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)roughUSD $6.17
  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)roughUSD $150.91
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)roughUSD $738.63

Transportation

  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassroughUSD $30.24
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarroughUSD $41,908
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarroughUSD $48,735
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitroughUSD $16.81
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmroughUSD $2.7
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideroughUSD $3.19
  • One-Way Local Transport FareroughUSD $1

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)roughUSD $42.73
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentroughUSD $129.73
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