- Cost of Living
- Macedonia
- India
- Skopje
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Skopje (Macedonia) and Ahmedabad (India)
| Food | 11% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Skopje (Macedonia) is 11% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 358 ден (₨414) | ₨314 | 32% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 223 ден (₨258) | ₨236 | 10% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 122 ден (₨141) | ₨104 | 35% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 51 ден (₨59) | ₨43 | 38% |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 ден (₨99) | ₨55 | 81% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 54 ден (₨62) | ₨21 | 205% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 158 ден (₨182) | ₨170 | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 43 ден (₨50) | ₨114 | 57% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 56 ден (₨65) | ₨32 | 105% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 36 ден (₨41) | ₨119 | 65% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 282 ден (₨326) | ₨729 | 55% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 76 ден (₨88) | ₨61 | 45% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 ден (₨39) | ₨23 | 74% |
| Housing | 66% | ||
| Housing in Skopje (Macedonia) is 66% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 25,000 ден (₨28,911) | ₨13,857 | 109% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,125 ден (₨9,396) | ₨2,214 | 324% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 550 ден (₨636) | ₨707 | 10% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 25,571 ден (₨29,571) | ₨42,143 | 30% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 3,714 ден (₨4,295) | ₨13,750 | 69% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 307 ден (₨355) | ₨412 | 14% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 117 ден (₨135) | ₨319 | 58% |
| Clothes | 112% | ||
| Clothes in Skopje (Macedonia) is 112% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 4,300 ден (₨4,973) | ₨1,600 | 211% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 2,100 ден (₨2,428) | ₨1,317 | 84% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 4,429 ден (₨5,121) | ₨2,386 | 115% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 3,357 ден (₨3,882) | ₨2,071 | 87% |
| Transportation | 4% | ||
| Transportation in Skopje (Macedonia) is 4% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,028,860 ден (₨1,189,797) | ₨1,337,500 | 11% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 79 ден (₨92) | ₨71 | 29% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 1,129 ден (₨1,305) | ₨1,214 | 7% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 309 ден (₨357) | ₨177 | 102% |
| Personal Care | 33% | ||
| Personal Care in Skopje (Macedonia) is 33% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 236 ден (₨273) | ₨202 | 35% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 154 ден (₨178) | ₨209 | 15% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 144 ден (₨167) | ₨255 | 35% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 191 ден (₨221) | ₨236 | 6% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 53 ден (₨61) | ₨274 | 78% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 80 ден (₨92) | ₨78 | 19% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 186 ден (₨215) | ₨325 | 34% |
| Entertainment | 13% | ||
| Entertainment in Skopje (Macedonia) is 13% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 629 ден (₨727) | ₨470 | 55% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 305 ден (₨353) | ₨331 | 6% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 ден (₨578) | ₨617 | 6% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 1,571 ден (₨1,817) | ₨1,579 | 15% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 208 ден (₨241) | ₨197 | 22% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 92 ден (₨106) | ₨187 | 43% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 91 ден (₨106) | ₨153 | 31% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 11,467 ден (₨13,260) | ₨10,359 | 28% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7.86 ден (₨9.09) | ₨1.17 | 679% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 1,443 ден (₨1,669) | ₨2,814 | 41% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 124 ден (₨144) | ₨118 | 21% |
| TOTAL | 19% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,270 prices entered by 156 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2013.
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in London is 8% more expensive than in New York City
- Cost of living in Bucharest is 12% more expensive than in Brasov
- Cost of living in Bucharest is 11% more expensive than in Brasov
- Cost of living in London is 8% more expensive than in New York City
- Cost of living in Bucharest is 13% more expensive than in Brasov
- Cost of living in London is 76% more expensive than in Barcelona
- Cost of living in Amsterdam is 44% more expensive than in Istanbul
- Cost of living in Tokyo is 66% more expensive than in Santiago
- Cost of living in Brisbane is 11% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Ljubljana is 51% more expensive than in Tomsk
Cost of living in Skopje (Macedonia) is 19% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨111,571
(96,479 ден)
in Skopje
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨93,750
in Ahmedabad.