Macau Mali

Updated 2026-02-25

Macau

Minimum Wage

MOP$35 /hr

$4.34 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

MOP$18,000 /mo

Mali

Minimum Wage

CFA192.30 /hr

$0.35 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

CFA120,000 /mo

Min wage: +1158% Macau vs Mali Avg. salary: +937% Macau vs Mali

The minimum wage in Macau is roughly 13 times higher than in Mali in USD terms, reflecting the gap between a high-income and a low-income economy. Average gross salaries diverge further: $2,233/mo in Macau versus $215/mo in Mali, a 10.4:1 ratio. GDP per capita (PPP) in Macau is 38.3x that of Mali, underscoring the structural economic divide.

From Macau's perspective: adjusting for purchasing power, Macau's minimum wage buys more than Mali's. The PPP-adjusted hourly rate in Macau is $8 international dollars, compared to $1 in Mali. Macau has higher GDP per capita ($126,960 vs $3,315). Macau's unemployment rate is 2.4% compared to Mali's 2.8%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Macau and Mali
Metric	Macau	Mali	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	MOP$35 $4.34	CFA192.30 $0.35	+1157.8%
Minimum wage /day	MOP$280 $34.74	CFA1,538 $2.76	+1158.1%
Minimum wage /mo	MOP$7,280 $903.23	CFA40,000 $71.81	+1157.7%
Minimum wage /yr	MOP$87,360 $10,838.71	CFA480,000 $861.76	+1157.7%
Avg. gross salary /mo	MOP$18,000 /mo $2,233.25	CFA120,000 /mo $215.44	+936.6%
Avg. net salary /mo	MOP$16,560 /mo $2,054.59	N/A/mo	—
Median individual income /yr	MOP$216,000 /yr $26,799.01	CFA360,000 /yr $646.32	+4046.4%

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Macau is higher.

Work Week

Macau: 48 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Maximum working hours are 48 hours per week (8 hours/day, 6 days/week) under the Labour Relations Law (Law No. 7/2008). Overtime is not explicitly regulated by multiplier in law but must be compensated fairly. In practice, most employers pay 1.5x for overtime. Casino workers often work in shifts. The government sector works shorter hours (typically 36 hours/week).
Mali: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.15x pay

Labour Code (Law No. 92-020 of 23 September 1992, amended) sets standard hours at 40 per week (8 hrs/day, 5 days). Maximum including overtime is 48 hours/week. Overtime rates: 115% for day hours; 130% for hours between 21:00 and 05:00 on weekdays; 150% for Sunday daytime; 200% for night hours on Sundays/holidays. Workers are entitled to 2.5 days of paid leave per month worked (30 days/year). Friday prayers (Jumu'ah) are accommodated — Mali is ~90% Muslim.

• WAGE TRAJECTORY (USD/hr)

Macau Mali Source: wage.is · USD equivalent/hr

Year	Macau (USD)	Mali (USD)
2013	—	$72/hr
2020	$826/hr	$72/hr
2022	—	$72/hr
2024	$877/hr	$72/hr
2026	$903/hr	—

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker moving from Mali to Macau would see a 1158% increase in USD-equivalent hourly earnings. Standard work weeks differ: Macau mandates 48 hours while Mali mandates 40 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Macau are $208 vs $14 in Mali.

See this comparison from Mali's perspective: Mali vs Macau

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Macau or Mali?

In Macau, the minimum wage is MOP$35/hr ($4.34 USD). In Mali, it is CFA192.30/hr ($0.35 USD). Macau has the higher rate by 1158% in USD terms. That nominal gap does not account for local prices; see the purchasing power comparison below for a cost-of-living-adjusted view. Workers in Mali may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

How much more does the average worker earn in Macau compared to Mali?

The average gross salary in Macau is MOP$18,000/mo ($2,233.25 USD), compared to CFA120,000/mo ($215.44 USD) in Mali. In USD terms, workers in Macau earn approximately 937% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Macau and Mali is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Macau earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Mali.

Which country has better purchasing power for minimum wage workers, Macau or Mali?

After adjusting for local prices using purchasing power parity (PPP), minimum wage workers in Macau can afford more than those in Mali. The PPP-adjusted rate is $8 in Macau and $1 in Mali. PPP converts wages into equivalent US dollar buying power, accounting for what a unit of currency actually buys locally. The 699% purchasing power gap means that even if the nominal wage in Mali appears competitive, minimum wage workers there face greater constraints on day-to-day spending.

How do work hours compare between Macau and Mali?

Macau has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 40 hours in Mali. Workers in Macau work 48 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Mali working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.

What is the cost of living difference between Macau and Mali?

While direct cost of living data varies by source, GDP per capita (PPP) gives a useful proxy for overall economic level. Macau has the higher GDP per capita at $126,960, which is 38.3x that of Mali at $3,315. From Macau's perspective, this means goods and services are priced at a higher economic level. A higher GDP per capita generally correlates with higher wages, higher consumer prices, and greater availability of goods and services. Workers moving between these two countries should expect significant differences in rent, food, and transportation costs.