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Macau

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Faroe Islands

Torshavn vs. Macao Cost of Living Summary

Torshavn is 25.5% more expensive than Macao.

Restaurants: pay 3.7 times more in Torshavn
Groceries: pay 49.7% more in Torshavn
Transportation: pay 10.2% more in Torshavn
Housing: pay 3.3% less in Torshavn
Childcare: pay 59.7% less in Torshavn
Entertainment and Sports: pay 22.6% more in Torshavn
Clothing: pay 85.0% more in Torshavn

The cost of restaurants, clothing, groceries, entertainment and sports, and transportation in Torshavn are more expensive than in Macao. Expenses including childcare and housing are lower in Torshavn. Notably, restaurants and clothing are significantly more expensive in Torshavn.

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Torshavn vs. Macao Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Torshavn instead of Macao, you would:

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pay 3.7 times more for restaurants

	Macao	Torshavn
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.19 MOP49.92	$26.22 DKK175.58	+323.9%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$5.94 MOP47.92	$19.96 DKK133.67	+236.1%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.03 MOP8.32	$3.25 DKK21.73	+214.8%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.89 MOP7.19	$2.65 DKK17.73	+197.2%
Average			+266.1%

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pay 49.7% more for groceries

	Macao	Torshavn
Bread 1 loaf	$1.72 MOP13.87	$4.94 DKK33.11	+187.7%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$8.09 MOP65.30	$8.24 DKK55.18	+1.8%
Milk (1 gallon)	$11.99 MOP96.75	$8.61 DKK57.63	-28.2%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.42 MOP27.57	$6.35 DKK42.54	+85.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$8.79 MOP70.93	$6.46 DKK43.23	-26.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.20 MOP9.65	$1.83 DKK12.29	+53.5%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.31 MOP10.57	$2.51 DKK16.84	+92.0%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.87 MOP6.98	$2.72 DKK18.20	+214.2%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.09 MOP8.77	$2.34 DKK15.70	+115.7%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.78 MOP14.40	$1.65 DKK11.07	-7.3%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.31 MOP10.56	$2.08 DKK13.96	+59.3%
Average			+49.7%

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pay 10.2% more for transportation

	Macao	Torshavn
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.86 MOP55.36	$6.59 DKK44.11	-4.0%
Monthly public transit pass	$22.43 MOP181.00	$29.96 DKK200.66	+33.6%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$30,925.27 MOP250K	??
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$12.69 MOP102.43	??
Average			+10.2%

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pay 3.3% less for housing

	Macao	Torshavn
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$36.99 MOP298.51	$89.88 DKK601.99	+143.0%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,115.78 MOP9,005.11	$1,084.60 DKK7,264.01	-2.8%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$1,076.20 MOP8,685.63	$892.85 DKK5,979.77	-17.0%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$93.11 MOP751.49	$98.04 DKK656.64	+5.3%
Average			-3.3%

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pay 59.7% less for childcare

	Macao	Torshavn
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$1,211.24 MOP9,775.50	$488.12 DKK3,269.14	-59.7%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$18,972.13 MOP153K	??
Average			-59.7%

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pay 22.6% more for entertainment and sports

	Macao	Torshavn
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$5.75 MOP46.42	$9.48 DKK63.52	+64.9%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.01 MOP40.43	$6.91 DKK46.25	+37.8%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$6.68 MOP53.91	$11.24 DKK75.25	+68.2%
Monthly membership at local gym	$63.91 MOP515.81	$55.13 DKK369.22	-13.7%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$14.60 MOP117.81	$16.10 DKK107.86	+10.3%
Average			+22.6%

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pay 85.0% more for clothing

	Macao	Torshavn
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$69.52 MOP561.07	$140.41 DKK940.36	+102.0%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$33.40 MOP269.55	$59.92 DKK401.33	+79.4%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$92.78 MOP748.76	$166.66 DKK1,116.19	+79.6%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$136.07 MOP1,098.18	$244.68 DKK1,638.75	+79.8%
Average			+85.0%

Macao vs. Torshavn - Cost of clothing

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