Cost of living in Macon

In Macon, United States, a family of four typically needs around $4203 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1709 monthly.

How expensive is Macon compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Macon are 20% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Macon compare to your city?

Macon is 52% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Macon is, on average, 61% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Macon?

Who is Macon a good fit for?

Macon is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and transport. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is Macon so expensive?

The primary driver of expenses in Macon is the high cost of rent and utilities, which significantly impacts overall living costs.

Is food expensive in Macon?

Food costs in Macon are 3% higher than the European benchmark, making it slightly more expensive than some other regions.

Is public transport affordable in Macon?

Public transport in Macon is 19% lower than the European benchmark, offering a more budget-friendly option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1709 $
Without Rent
694 $
Rent & Utilities
1015 $
Food
493 $
Transport
60 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2920 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
153.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 13.5 $
Dinner 60.6 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.01 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.02 $
Capuccino 5.41 $
Coke, 330ml 2.1 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.85 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.98 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.5 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.61 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.06 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.8 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 15.3 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.77 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.53 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.68 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.24 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.61 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.14 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.56 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.32 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.69 $
Cigarette pack 8.05 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.28 $
Monthly Pass 57.6 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.83 $
Taxi, 8 km 17.5 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 103 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.5 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.88 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.43 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.08 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 66 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 103 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 56.4 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 907 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,806 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 832 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,455 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,299 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,288 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,92 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.65%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 40.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 16 $
Haircut 16.7 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 49.8 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 57.7 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 941 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 16,158 $

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Macon vs George Town (George Town is 113% more expensive)
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Macon vs Nassau (Nassau is 61% more expensive) Macon vs Freeport (Freeport is 28% more expensive)
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Macon vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 37% more expensive) Macon vs Luganville (Luganville is 79% more expensive)
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Macon vs New York City (New York City is 137% more expensive) Macon vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 86% more expensive) Macon vs Chicago (Chicago is 56% more expensive) Macon vs Houston (Houston is 32% more expensive) Macon vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 39% more expensive) Macon vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 49% more expensive) Macon vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 28% more expensive) Macon vs San Diego (San Diego is 96% more expensive) Macon vs Dallas (Dallas is 49% more expensive) Macon vs San Jose (San Jose is 115% more expensive)
Canada
Macon vs Toronto (Toronto is 51% more expensive) Macon vs Montreal (Montreal is 14% more expensive) Macon vs Calgary (Calgary is 26% more expensive) Macon vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 31% more expensive) Macon vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 4% more expensive) Macon vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 3% more expensive) Macon vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 45% more expensive) Macon vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 55% more expensive) Macon vs Brampton (Brampton is 24% more expensive) Macon vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 26% more expensive)
Barbados
Macon vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 20% less expensive) Macon vs Holetown (Holetown is 19% less expensive)
Panama
Macon vs Panama City (Panama City is 19% less expensive) Macon vs Colon (Colon is 31% less expensive) Macon vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 28% less expensive) Macon vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 38% less expensive) Macon vs David (David is 51% less expensive) Macon vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 44% less expensive) Macon vs Balboa (Balboa is 27% less expensive) Macon vs Pacora (Pacora is 27% less expensive) Macon vs Chitre (Chitre is 36% less expensive) Macon vs Penonome (Penonome is 36% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Macon vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 27% less expensive) Macon vs Cayon (Cayon is 27% less expensive)
Cuba
Macon vs Havana (Havana is 40% less expensive) Macon vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 17% less expensive) Macon vs Holguin (Holguin is 25% less expensive) Macon vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 11% less expensive) Macon vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 38% less expensive) Macon vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 32% less expensive) Macon vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 9% less expensive) Macon vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 9% less expensive) Macon vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 36% less expensive) Macon vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 49% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Macon vs San Jose (San Jose is 28% less expensive) Macon vs Limon (Limon is 30% less expensive) Macon vs Liberia (Liberia is 47% less expensive) Macon vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 28% less expensive) Macon vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 25% less expensive) Macon vs Cartago (Cartago is 44% less expensive) Macon vs Heredia (Heredia is 27% less expensive) Macon vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 1% less expensive) Macon vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 23% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Macon vs Castries (Castries is 32% less expensive) Macon vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 30% less expensive)
Jamaica
Macon vs Kingston (Kingston is 22% less expensive) Macon vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 54% less expensive) Macon vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 40% less expensive) Macon vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 32% less expensive) Macon vs May Pen (May Pen is 52% less expensive) Macon vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 43% less expensive) Macon vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 50% less expensive) Macon vs Linstead (Linstead is 39% less expensive) Macon vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 34% less expensive) Macon vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 33% less expensive)
El Salvador
Macon vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 30% less expensive) Macon vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 59% less expensive) Macon vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 31% less expensive) Macon vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 37% less expensive) Macon vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 32% less expensive) Macon vs Apopa (Apopa is 33% less expensive) Macon vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 30% less expensive) Macon vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 15% less expensive) Macon vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 36% less expensive) Macon vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 48% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Macon vs St. John's (St. John's is 37% less expensive) Macon vs All Saints (All Saints is 37% less expensive)
Grenada
Macon vs St. George's (St. George's is 38% less expensive) Macon vs Grenville (Grenville is 38% less expensive)
Dominica
Macon vs Roseau (Roseau is 41% less expensive) Macon vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 33% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Macon vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 43% less expensive) Macon vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 41% less expensive)
Belize
Macon vs Belize City (Belize City is 49% less expensive) Macon vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 36% less expensive) Macon vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 57% less expensive) Macon vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 22% less expensive) Macon vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 8% less expensive)
Guatemala
Macon vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 41% less expensive) Macon vs Mixco (Mixco is 63% less expensive) Macon vs Coban (Coban is 47% less expensive) Macon vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 55% less expensive) Macon vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 47% less expensive) Macon vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 47% less expensive) Macon vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 49% less expensive) Macon vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 49% less expensive) Macon vs Flores (Flores is 50% less expensive) Macon vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 54% less expensive)
Honduras
Macon vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 51% less expensive) Macon vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 39% less expensive) Macon vs Choloma (Choloma is 65% less expensive) Macon vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 62% less expensive) Macon vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 48% less expensive) Macon vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 49% less expensive) Macon vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 58% less expensive) Macon vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 58% less expensive) Macon vs Yoro (Yoro is 57% less expensive) Macon vs La Lima (La Lima is 49% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Macon vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 54% less expensive) Macon vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 39% less expensive) Macon vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 55% less expensive) Macon vs Higuey (Higuey is 55% less expensive) Macon vs La Vega (La Vega is 66% less expensive) Macon vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 51% less expensive) Macon vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 57% less expensive) Macon vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 69% less expensive) Macon vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 63% less expensive) Macon vs Bonao (Bonao is 68% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Macon vs Managua (Managua is 55% less expensive) Macon vs Leon (Leon is 63% less expensive) Macon vs Masaya (Masaya is 58% less expensive) Macon vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 68% less expensive) Macon vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 63% less expensive) Macon vs Esteli (Esteli is 65% less expensive) Macon vs Granada (Granada is 59% less expensive) Macon vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 73% less expensive) Macon vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 61% less expensive) Macon vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 48% less expensive)