Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 165% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | + 121% | |||
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| Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (1,205 ден) | 747 ден | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (664 ден) | 298 ден | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (381 ден) | 234 ден | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.25 (72 ден) | 77 ден | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.08 (293 ден) | 122 ден | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 (244 ден) | 79 ден | + 209% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (378 ден) | 237 ден | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.90 (283 ден) | 54 ден | + 424% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.63 (152 ден) | 42 ден | + 265% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.70 (156 ден) | 55 ден | + 183% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (968 ден) | 333 ден | + 190% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.37 (137 ден) | 94 ден | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.87 (224 ден) | 42 ден | + 433% | |
| Housing | + 371% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 371% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,535 (204,025 ден) | 37,146 ден | + 449% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,120 (180,090 ден) | 24,012 ден | + 650% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $149 (8,623 ден) | 7,088 ден | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,695 (155,540 ден) | 21,084 ден | + 638% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,795 (103,593 ден) | 15,523 ден | + 567% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $91 (5,270 ден) | 5,197 ден | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (3,686 ден) | 1,015 ден | + 263% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $322 (18,609 ден) | 28,748 ден | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $172 (9,944 ден) | 6,819 ден | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (723 ден) | 438 ден | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (1,500 ден) | 339 ден | + 342% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Skopje | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (2,837 ден) | 3,092 ден | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (2,430 ден) | 2,144 ден | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 (5,950 ден) | 4,767 ден | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (6,273 ден) | 5,247 ден | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 128% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, California (United States) is 128% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,402 (1,523,975 ден) | 1,412,800 ден | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.38 (80 ден) | 79 ден | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $108 (6,227 ден) | 1,599 ден | + 289% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (894 ден) | 414 ден | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 201% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is 201% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (499 ден) | 285 ден | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $37 (2,161 ден) | 370 ден | + 485% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (6,267 ден) | 1,268 ден | + 394% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (498 ден) | 210 ден | + 137% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.68 (270 ден) | 183 ден | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (384 ден) | 188 ден | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.98 (230 ден) | 78 ден | + 194% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.43 (141 ден) | 100 ден | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (1,697 ден) | 277 ден | + 513% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (3,185 ден) | 1,247 ден | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (1,778 ден) | 636 ден | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $246 (14,173 ден) | 1,351 ден | + 949% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $98 (5,647 ден) | 1,711 ден | + 230% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (844 ден) | 297 ден | + 184% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (348 ден) | 123 ден | + 184% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (413 ден) | 132 ден | + 213% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $496 (28,643 ден) | 38,422 ден | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (11 ден) | 8 ден | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (3,117 ден) | 3,236 ден | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (531 ден) | 164 ден | + 223% | |
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TOTAL | + 165% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 412 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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