Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Jamaica
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Macedonia is 40% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Macedonia | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 776 ден (J$2,125) | J$1,387 | + 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 327 ден (J$896) | J$1,331 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 255 ден (J$698) | J$857 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 ден (J$204) | J$590 | - 65% | |
12 eggs, large | 139 ден (J$379) | J$1,198 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 77 ден (J$210) | J$449 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 235 ден (J$643) | J$1,096 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 57 ден (J$156) | J$1,137 | - 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 47 ден (J$128) | J$766 | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 58 ден (J$158) | J$387 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 331 ден (J$907) | J$2,435 | - 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 96 ден (J$262) | J$365 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 ден (J$144) | J$257 | - 44% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Macedonia is 38% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Macedonia | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,662 ден (J$108,575) | J$200,847 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,511 ден (J$69,837) | J$147,058 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,801 ден (J$21,355) | J$32,754 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 28,140 ден (J$77,033) | J$135,210 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,534 ден (J$56,211) | J$86,735 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,942 ден (J$19,003) | J$22,700 | - 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,054 ден (J$2,885) | J$6,282 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | 28,656 ден (J$78,447) | J$37,333 | + 110% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,842 ден (J$18,730) | J$15,276 | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 589 ден (J$1,614) | J$3,109 | - 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 531 ден (J$1,453) | J$625 | + 133% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Macedonia is 9% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Macedonia | Jamaica | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,843 ден (J$13,257) | J$10,485 | + 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,402 ден (J$6,575) | J$9,625 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,033 ден (J$13,777) | J$12,063 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,583 ден (J$15,284) | J$11,035 | + 39% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Macedonia is 13% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Macedonia | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,434,760 ден (J$3,927,689) | J$2,883,590 | + 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 84 ден (J$229) | J$239 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,858 ден (J$5,087) | J$7,357 | - 31% | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Macedonia is 12% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Macedonia | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 280 ден (J$766) | J$1,116 | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 698 ден (J$1,911) | J$1,054 | + 81% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,958 ден (J$5,360) | J$3,512 | + 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 242 ден (J$662) | J$759 | - 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 206 ден (J$565) | J$515 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 239 ден (J$653) | J$1,000 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 92 ден (J$251) | J$649 | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 121 ден (J$331) | J$468 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 305 ден (J$835) | J$2,123 | - 61% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Macedonia is 34% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Macedonia | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,397 ден (J$3,825) | J$8,050 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 672 ден (J$1,839) | J$3,055 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,232 ден (J$3,372) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,556 ден (J$6,997) | J$11,403 | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 294 ден (J$805) | J$1,397 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 164 ден (J$448) | J$1,103 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 152 ден (J$415) | J$600 | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,000 ден (J$109,501) | J$24,622 | + 345% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 ден (J$55) | J$115 | - 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,686 ден (J$10,090) | J$11,000 | - 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 167 ден (J$457) | J$913 | - 50% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 346 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 31% cheaper than in Jamaica
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