General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Macau |
| Country | Macao |
| Currency | Pataca |
| Main religion | Buddhism |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.4% |
| Gdp | $53.2 billion |
| Size | 32.9 km² |
| Population | 649,335 |
| Population density | 20,035/km² |
| Kids per female | 0.91 |
| City population | 92.1% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 15∘C |
| Summer | 29∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Cantonese |
| Population able to read | 96.2% |
| Population with a college degree | 18.1% |
| Population able to speak english | 3.1% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 36 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 2/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Air Macau |
| Main airport | Macau International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1.5 |
| Cigarettes | $4.2 |
| Burger | $10 |
| Coffee | $3 |
| Beer | $5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $1200/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $100/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $200/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $10/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 12% |
| Vat | 5% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $30000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 24.45/MBits |
| Tld | .mo |
| Free wifi | 8/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 80.7% |
| Phone mobile data | $20 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.99% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type D, Type F |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | No regular closing day |
| Closing times | 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
| Opening times | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon |
| Supermarket | ParknShop |
| Pharmacy | Watsons |
| Drugstore | Mannings |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | N/A |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 9/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 5/10 |
| Public Parks | 7/10 |
| Swimming | 7/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Badminton |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Macanese Minchi | A stir-fried dish made with ground beef, potatoes, onions, and carrots, seasoned with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and curry powder. | $10-15 |
| African Chicken | A spicy chicken dish cooked in a tomato-based sauce with onions, peppers, and spices. | $12-18 |
| Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá | A baked cod dish with potatoes, onions, and hard-boiled eggs, topped with a creamy sauce. | $15-20 |
| Steamed Grouper | A steamed whole grouper fish, served with a soy sauce and ginger dipping sauce. | $20-25 |
| Pork Chop Bun | A crispy pork chop served on a soft bun, topped with lettuce, tomato, and onions. | $5-8 |
| Pastéis de Nata | A Portuguese egg tart with a flaky pastry and a creamy custard filling. | $2-3 |
| Serradura | A layered dessert made with crushed biscuits, condensed milk, and whipped cream. | $4-6 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Macao Milk Tea | A blend of black tea, milk, and sugar, often with tapioca pearls or other toppings. | $2-3 |
| Almond Tea | A sweet and nutty tea made from almonds, often served hot or cold. | $2-3 |
| Herbal Tea | A variety of teas made from different herbs, such as chrysanthemum, jasmine, or lotus leaf. | $2-3 |
| Fruit Tea | A refreshing tea made from fresh fruit, such as mango, passion fruit, or strawberry. | $2-3 |
| Coffee | A variety of coffee drinks, such as espresso, cappuccino, and latte. | $3-5 |
| Beer | A variety of local and imported beers, such as San Miguel, Tsingtao, and Carlsberg. | $4-6 |
| Wine | A variety of local and imported wines, such as Portuguese wines and Chinese rice wines. | $5-10 per glass |
| Cocktails | A variety of cocktails, such as margaritas, mojitos, and daiquiris. | $7-10 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Almond cookies | Traditional Chinese pastries made with almonds, flour, sugar, and butter | $5-$10 per box |
| Cashew nuts | A popular snack in Macao, known for their large size and sweet flavor | $10-$15 per bag |
| Dried seafood | A variety of dried seafood products, such as abalone, scallops, and shrimp | $20-$50 per pound |
| Incense sticks | Used for religious ceremonies and as a way to fragrance a home | $5-$10 per bundle |
| Jade jewelry | A popular gemstone in Chinese culture, believed to bring good luck and prosperity | $50-$100 per piece |
| Lacquerware | Decorative objects made from wood or bamboo coated with lacquer | $20-$50 per piece |
| Lotus leaf tea | A traditional Chinese tea made from the leaves of the lotus plant | $10-$15 per box |
| Porcelain | A type of ceramic known for its delicate beauty and translucency | $20-$50 per piece |
| Silk scarves | A luxurious accessory made from silk, a natural fiber known for its softness and drape | $50-$100 per scarf |
| Tea sets | A set of cups and saucers used for drinking tea | $20-$50 per set |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of a new year |
| Chinese New Year | January or February | Celebrates the start of the Chinese New Year |
| Ching Ming Festival | April | Celebrates the memory of deceased ancestors |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Dragon Boat Festival | June | Celebrates the poet Qu Yuan |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | September or October | Celebrates the harvest and the full moon |
| National Day of the People’s Republic of China | October 1 | Celebrates the founding of the People’s Republic of China |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Macao Daily News |
| Online news | TDM News |
| Tv | TDM |
| Radio | Radio Macau |