Macau Prices & Travel Costs

Last Updated: Jan 2024

Macau was a Portuguese territory for a long time until its recent turnover to China, and it still acts independently in many ways, similarly to nearby Hong Kong. It’s now known mostly as the gambling capital of the world, and a major destination for Hong Kong and China locals.

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Travel Costs to Macau

Population 550,000
Area 550,000
Timezone UTC+8
Currency Macau pataca
Airports Macau International Airport (MFM)
BACKPACKER INDEX: US$62.33
1 USD = 7.8200 HKD
134 World cities ranked cheapest to most expensive: Backpacker Index for 2024

Accommodation Costs in Macau

Macau Hotel Seasons

Macau Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
starstarstarstarstar13.00 - 32.00
starstarstarstarstar86.00 - 110.00
starstarstarstarstar92.00 - 161.00
starstarstarstarstar108.00 - 274.00
starstarstarstarstar160.00 - 354.00

Macau Hostels Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed14.00 - 17.00

Macau Attractions Prices

Location Description Type Price(USD)
Macau Tower observation deckThe main deck on the 58th floor of this tower has excellent views of the whole area.
adults
ages 65+
ages 3-11
21.10
12.15
12.15
Macau Tower bungy jumpOn the 61st floor deck you can try the World's Highest Bungy Jump, among other things.
1st jump
458.82
Mount Fortress MuseumThis museum is large and popular, with displays covering the city's history and culture.
adults
ages 65+
ages 3-11
1.92
0.00
0.00

Macau Food and Drink Prices

Food Type Description Price(USD)
Budget breakfastEat like the locals and you'll be filled up for cheap.3.45 - 5.12
Budget lunchThe small restaurants in the city can offer great deals, and big casinos have inexpensive food courts.5.12 - 8.95
Budget dinnerYou can eat for as much or little as you want in Macau, and budget options are available even at some sit-down places.7.03 - 10.23
Beer (.33l bottle)The local lager can be cheap in many restaurants and pubs. Imports will be more.1.53 - 2.56
Portuguese wine (glass)This table-style wine is widely available and cheap in Macau.2.56 - 3.84

Macau Transport Prices

Type Price(USD)
Taxi from airport to city centerTaxi from airport to city center5.12 - 6.39
Local bus from airport to city center0.51 - 0.90
3 km taxi ride in Macau4.09 - 5.37
Local bus ride in Macau0.38 - 0.77
Ferry to/from Hong Kong23.02 - 25.58
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When to visit Macau

Temperature and rainfall

Month High F Low F Precip (inches)
January64541.3
February64562.3
March69613.2
April76688.6
May837513.3
June877814.4
July897911.4
August887913.8
September86777.6
October81724.6
November74641.7
December67571.4

Macau Weather advice

Sunrise and sunset

21 Mar6:29am6:37pm
21 Jun5:43am7:12pm
21 Sep6:14am6:24pm
21 Dec7:00am5:47pm

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