Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Macedonia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 725 ден (¥1,778) | ¥1,028 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 305 ден (¥748) | ¥723 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 ден (¥603) | ¥519 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 81 ден (¥198) | ¥197 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 ден (¥327) | ¥316 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 77 ден (¥188) | ¥629 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 232 ден (¥570) | ¥962 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 53 ден (¥130) | ¥902 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 59 ден (¥144) | ¥574 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 54 ден (¥133) | ¥285 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 432 ден (¥1,059) | ¥1,208 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 78 ден (¥191) | ¥184 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 ден (¥106) | ¥206 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Macedonia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 33,571 ден (¥82,359) | ¥326,267 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 23,261 ден (¥57,066) | ¥171,772 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,113 ден (¥22,356) | ¥28,488 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,693 ден (¥45,858) | ¥157,603 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,038 ден (¥41,798) | ¥82,713 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,075 ден (¥17,357) | ¥24,082 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 822 ден (¥2,018) | ¥4,699 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,188 ден (¥74,059) | ¥47,482 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,316 ден (¥13,041) | ¥32,093 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 452 ден (¥1,109) | ¥1,313 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 535 ден (¥1,313) | ¥1,878 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Macedonia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,741 ден (¥4,270) | ¥6,136 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,896 ден (¥4,652) | ¥5,199 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,567 ден (¥11,205) | ¥8,989 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,000 ден (¥9,813) | ¥13,588 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Macedonia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,434,760 ден (¥3,519,834) | ¥2,700,660 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 86 ден (¥212) | ¥165 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,019 ден (¥4,953) | ¥10,143 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Macedonia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 250 ден (¥613) | ¥2,497 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 ден (¥1,227) | ¥1,967 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 ден (¥1,717) | ¥5,380 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 200 ден (¥491) | ¥650 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 200 ден (¥491) | ¥938 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 250 ден (¥613) | ¥702 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 59 ден (¥146) | ¥218 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 ден (¥245) | ¥216 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 275 ден (¥675) | ¥3,927 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Macedonia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,176 ден (¥2,884) | ¥4,141 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 719 ден (¥1,764) | ¥3,600 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,241 ден (¥3,043) | ¥4,000 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,874 ден (¥4,599) | ¥5,993 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 317 ден (¥777) | ¥984 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 94 ден (¥230) | ¥472 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 137 ден (¥336) | ¥575 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,000 ден (¥98,130) | ¥101,122 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 ден (¥16) | ¥52 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,259 ден (¥7,996) | ¥9,280 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 149 ден (¥366) | ¥592 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 936 prices entered by 128 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 39% cheaper than in Japan
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