Macau, paid in ZAR.
A Portuguese-Chinese port turned into the world's biggest casino town.
Cheaper. Exchange rate alone: +4.2%. Local prices: +1.6%.
- Lean
- R 1,099
- Comfort
- R 6,426
The short answerIn ZAR, as of November 12, 2026
Macau: as of November 12, 2026, 6.9% cheaper than a year ago for travelers paid in ZAR (South African rand), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved +4.2%, and prices in the country rose +1.6%. A mid-range day costs about R 2,536 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 18 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+8.0%) and SEK did worst (−4.9%).
What ZAR buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$223+8.0%
- Norwegian kronekr 1,460+7.8%
- South African randR 2,536+6.9%
- British pound£115+3.6%
- UAE dirhamAED 560+3.4%
- Singapore dollarS$196+2.8%
- US dollar$153+2.8%
- Mexican pesoMX$2,842+1.4%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$275+1.3%
- Canadian dollarC$218+0.3%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$1,196+0.2%
- Indian rupee₹14,300−1.8%
- Brazilian realR$852−2.0%
- Japanese yen¥24,400−2.0%
- Euro€138−2.1%
- Danish kronekr 1,030−3.3%
- Swiss francCHF 127−3.9%
- Swedish kronakr 1,523−4.9%
Booking a trip: Macau
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