Macao’s Market Information and Operational Costs
Water Meter Rental
| Meter Size | Monthly Meter Rental | |
|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | Inches | MOP |
| 15-200 | 0.5-8 | 2.69- 462.85 |
New Meter Installation Fees (First Installation)
| Meter Size Millimetres | Installation Fee for Each Meter MOP |
|---|---|
| 15-200 | 90.00-470.00 |
Domestic Water Usage
| Tiers | Consumption (m³/2 months) | Tariff (MOP/m³) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Tier | 28 or below | 4.48 |
| 2nd Tier | 29 to 60 | 5.18 |
| 3rd Tier | 61 to 79 | 6.04 |
| 4th Tier | 80 or above | 7.27 |
Non-domestic Water Usage
| Users | Sectors | Tariff (MOP/m³) |
|---|---|---|
| General users | Business, government buildings, schools, hospitals, associations and others | 6.04 |
| Special users | Gaming industry, hotels, saunas, golf-courses, construction, public-infrastructures and other temporary consumption | 7.75 |
Source: Macao Water Supply Company Limited (December 2025)
Electricity Tariff (Electric power: 220V)
| Group A | MOP |
|---|---|
|
Monthly Demand • Subscribed demand up to 3.4 kVA • Subscribed demand from 3.4 to 6.9 kVA • Subscribed demand above 6.9 kVA |
8.224 18.796 3.372 / kVA |
|
Electricity Rate • Unit rate |
0.963 / kWh |
| Group B | MOP |
| Monthly Demand | 19.797 or 21.484/ kW |
|
Active Energy per kWh (one unit) • Full-load hours • Low-load hours |
0.874 0.767 |
|
Reactive Energy calculated per kWh • Full-load hours • Low-load hours |
0.348 0.116 |
1. Tariff Group A is applicable to customers using electricity supplied by the low-voltage network (230/400 V) under the following conditions:
-
- With a subscribed demand of up to 69 kVA; or
- With a subscribed demand of over 69 kVA if not included in tariff groups B and C.
2. Tariff Group B is applicable to customers using electricity supplied by the medium or low voltage network, with a subscribed demand of no less than 69 kVA and a monthly consumption of no less than 10,000 kWh.
Source: Companhia de Electricidade de Macau – CEM, S.A. (April 2025)
Office and Industrial Premise Transaction Prices
Average Price of Industrial / Commercial / Residential Buildings (Q4 2025)
Unit: MOP / Gross floor area (m2)
| For Sale | For Rent | |
|---|---|---|
|
Industrial unit |
18,667-31,672 |
51-60 |
|
Commercial unit/office |
31,146-57,753 |
95-163 |
|
Shop |
61,965-426,465 |
150-1,620 |
|
Residential unit |
27,760-54,033 |
81-135 |
Source: Macao Association of Building Contractors and Developers
Average Price per Square Meter of Usable Area by Major Districts (2025)
Unit: MOP / Usable area (m2)
| Statistical District | Average Price of Usable Area (m2) |
|---|---|
|
Office units |
57,490 |
|
ZAPE |
46,624 |
|
NAPE & Nam Van Lake new reclamation zone |
55,370 |
|
Central |
64,257 |
|
Nam Van Lake, Sai Van Lake and Penha Hill |
60,888 |
|
Industrial units |
33,926 |
Source: Private Sector Construction and Real Estate Transactions from the Statistics and Census Service of the Macao SAR Government
Other Reference Information
Shipping costs and time required for maritime transport departing from Macao
| 20 ft. (MOP) | 40 ft. (MOP) | Shipping Time (Day) | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Hong Kong, China |
3,250 |
5,300 |
1 |
|
Singapore |
7,500 |
13,500 |
8 |
|
Yokohama (Japan) |
6,800 |
12,600 |
10 |
|
Sydney (Australia) |
16,500 |
25,500 |
15 |
|
New York (United States) |
29,500 |
36,500 |
35 |
|
Seattle (United States) |
25,500 |
32,500 |
25 |
|
Toronto (Canada) |
39,000 |
50,000 |
28 |
|
Vancouver (Canada) |
28,000 |
34,000 |
22 |
|
Montreal (Canada) |
34,000 |
42,000 |
30 |
|
Rotterdam (Netherlands) |
18,000 |
28,000 |
40 |
|
Lisbon (Portugal) |
22,500 |
33,000 |
54 |
Note: CY-CY service; Macao fuel surcharge: MOP 155/20 ft., MOP 310/40 ft.
| Cargo | MOP |
|---|---|
|
Cubic metre (Macao to Hong Kong) |
88 |
|
Cubic metre (Hong Kong to Macao) |
165 |
|
20 ft. container |
3,250 |
|
40 ft. container |
5,300 |
|
Note: CY-CY service; Macao fuel surcharge: MOP 25/CBM ft., MOP 155/20 ft., MOP 310/40 ft. |
|
Source: Macau Shipping & Logistics Association (January 2026)
Median Monthly Salary of Employees in Macao by Occupation (Q4 2025)
| Occupation | MOP |
|---|---|
|
Administrators and managers |
35,000 |
|
Professionals |
44,200 |
|
Technicians and associate professionals |
26,000 |
|
Clerks |
20,000 |
|
Service and sales workers |
15,800 |
|
Craftsmen and similar workers |
18,000 |
|
Unskilled workers |
10,300 |
Median Monthly Salary of Employees in Macao by Industry (Q4 2025)
| Industry | MOP |
|---|---|
|
Manufacturing |
14,000 |
|
Electricity, gas & water supply |
25,000 |
|
Construction |
19,000 |
|
Wholesale & retail trade |
15,300 |
|
Hotels, restaurants & similar activities |
16,800 |
|
Transport, storage & communications |
16,000 |
|
Financial activities |
20,000 |
|
Real estate & business activities |
14,300 |
|
Public administration & social security |
55,000 |
|
Education |
25,000 |
|
Health & social welfare |
25,200 |
|
Recreational, cultural, gaming & other services |
21,000 |
Note: Salaries varied by industries, experience and qualifications. The data is for reference only.
Source: Employment Survey Q4 2025 from the Statistics and Census Service of the Macao SAR Government
