Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Macedonia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 776 ден (¥1,998) | ¥1,027 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 327 ден (¥843) | ¥790 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 175 ден (¥450) | ¥518 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 ден (¥186) | ¥219 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 131 ден (¥336) | ¥311 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 ден (¥176) | ¥564 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 270 ден (¥695) | ¥1,287 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 56 ден (¥144) | ¥611 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 38 ден (¥99) | ¥399 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ден (¥141) | ¥307 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 350 ден (¥901) | ¥1,249 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 86 ден (¥221) | ¥203 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 ден (¥106) | ¥177 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Macedonia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 31,631 ден (¥81,419) | ¥359,114 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 22,551 ден (¥58,048) | ¥174,960 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,178 ден (¥15,902) | ¥20,112 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,433 ден (¥47,448) | ¥167,408 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,309 ден (¥36,832) | ¥105,023 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,290 ден (¥16,192) | ¥13,280 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 864 ден (¥2,225) | ¥4,420 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,656 ден (¥73,763) | ¥61,842 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,842 ден (¥17,611) | ¥10,283 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 475 ден (¥1,224) | ¥1,221 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 531 ден (¥1,367) | ¥2,831 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Macedonia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,982 ден (¥10,250) | ¥8,396 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,785 ден (¥4,595) | ¥5,233 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,238 ден (¥16,056) | ¥9,250 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,170 ден (¥18,455) | ¥12,490 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Macedonia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,434,760 ден (¥3,693,174) | ¥3,004,620 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 88 ден (¥228) | ¥167 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,322 ден (¥3,402) | ¥8,534 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Macedonia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 288 ден (¥742) | ¥1,575 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 375 ден (¥966) | ¥2,993 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,701 ден (¥6,952) | ¥6,000 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 190 ден (¥488) | ¥1,337 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 287 ден (¥739) | ¥948 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 240 ден (¥619) | ¥622 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 64 ден (¥164) | ¥223 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 110 ден (¥282) | ¥204 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 609 ден (¥1,569) | ¥4,086 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Macedonia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,145 ден (¥2,946) | ¥5,118 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 661 ден (¥1,702) | ¥3,855 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 ден (¥2,574) | ¥12,839 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,104 ден (¥5,417) | ¥7,916 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 290 ден (¥745) | ¥1,898 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 132 ден (¥340) | ¥526 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 118 ден (¥304) | ¥631 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,000 ден (¥102,963) | ¥35,175 | + 193% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 ден (¥51) | ¥52 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,141 ден (¥5,511) | ¥9,541 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 158 ден (¥406) | ¥578 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 981 prices entered by 169 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 09, 2024.
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 35% cheaper than in Japan
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