City, Macau
Cost of living in Macau
How much a month costs in Macau
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,230–3,460 (MOP$18,000–28,000).
Prices in Macau
Typical 2026 ranges in MOP, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | MOP | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | MOP$9,000–16,000 | $1,110–1,980 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | MOP$6,000–10,000 | $742–1,240 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | MOP$200–400 | $25–49 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | MOP$600–1,400 | $74–173 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | MOP$40–80 | $4.9–9.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | MOP$120–300 | $15–37 |
| Cappuccino | MOP$35–60 | $4.3–7.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | MOP$40–80 | $4.9–9.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | MOP$6 | $0.74 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | MOP$50–90 | $6.2–11.1 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | MOP$400–900 | $49–111 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | MOP$100–200 | $12–25 |
Value for money: 30/100
A value score of 30/100 means Macau gives more quality of life per dollar than 29% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 78/100.
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Cheaper alternatives to Macau
Similar safety, lower cost, in East Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Takayama | Japan | $1,080–1,710 |
| Kawaguchiko | Japan | $1,010–1,650 |
| Nikko | Japan | $1,080–1,710 |
| Hualien | Taiwan | $1,130–1,730 |
| Hakone | Japan | $1,140–1,770 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Macau?
About $1,110–1,730 on a lean budget, $2,230–3,460 for a comfortable month and $4,950–8,660 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Macau?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs MOP$9,000–16,000 ($1,110–1,980) a month in the center and MOP$6,000–10,000 ($742–1,240) outside it.
How much does food cost in Macau?
A local meal is MOP$40–80 ($4.9–9.9); a mid-range restaurant is MOP$120–300 ($15–37) per person.
Is Macau expensive?
Prices in Macau are about 55% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Macao Government Tourism Office
- Macau International Airport
- Macao Light Rapid Transit
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.