Cash per day in Macau?

Macau was interesting - I spent days wandering between Portuguese bakeries and flashy casinos. A pork chop bun with milk tea was about $6, while a nicer dinner was closer to $20. Buses were super cheap, under $1, and taxis not terrible at $8-10. I didn’t tip much, since it’s not really expected. My safe daily spend was around $55, though I had days where I blew $100 in casinos and fancy buffets. If you want to stay modest, stick to local eats and buses - it keeps costs under control.

Meals: $5-8 in local eateries, $15-25 in tourist restaurants. Transport: buses under $1, taxis $7-10. Tips: not standard but round up. Safe daily budget: $50-60 if mixing local meals with some sit-down restaurants. Cheaper if you eat local all the way, pricier if casinos are involved. Macau is small, so transport won’t eat into your wallet much. The main cost is food and any entertainment. Plan accordingly if staying a month, because the temptation to splurge is strong here.

I averaged about $70 per day in Macau. Meals in mid-level restaurants were $12-20, coffee shops $5-7. I often used buses which were under $1 per ride, but taxis added up quickly at $7-10. Tipping isn’t common, though rounding up in restaurants is polite. If you plan to do a few attractions like the Macau Tower or cultural shows, budget more. But $70 per day was safe for me - it allowed for eating well, some taxis, and occasional extras.

Macau isn’t backpacker cheap, but it’s possible to manage. Street food like pork chop buns or egg tarts are $2-3 each, and local noodle shops charge $5-8 for a meal. Buses are cheap, around $0.70 per ride, and taxis $5-10 depending on distance. Tipping isn’t really a big thing here. If you stick to local food and buses, you can live on $35-40 daily for meals, transport, and tips. Casinos and fancy restaurants will blow that budget instantly, so it depends on your choices.