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eMAG vs Jumia
eMAG and Jumia are both big marketplaces. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $750–$930 on eMAG and $800–$950 on Jumia, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- On a $1,000 payment you keep about $750–$930 on eMAG and $800–$950 on Jumia, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer.
- eMAG is the older platform — founded in 2001, 11 years before Jumia (2012).
- eMAG is based in Romania, Jumia in Nigeria.
Which should you choose?
Choose eMAG if…
- You prefer a long track record (since 2001).
Choose Jumia if…
- Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
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eMAG
Romania leading online marketplace where sellers list to shoppers across Southeast Europe.
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Jumia
Africa largest e-commerce marketplace, selling across Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, Kenya, and more, with open sell…
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| Type | Big marketplaces like Amazon | Big marketplaces like Amazon |
| Category | Selling & Resale | Selling & Resale |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | Category commission ~7-25% | Category commission ~5-20% + processing fee |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer from payout balance | Bank transfer (local) |
| Availability | Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary | Africa |
| Local to | Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary | Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, Kenya, Tunisia, Ivory Coast, Ghana |
| Founded | 2001 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Bucharest, Romania | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Stock ticker | — | NYSE: JMIA |
| Popularity | 40 views · 0 likes | 49 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, eMAG or Jumia?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $750–$930 on eMAG and $800–$950 on Jumia, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Where are eMAG and Jumia available?
eMAG: Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary. Jumia: Africa.