- Cost of Living
- Macedonia
- Colombia
- Skopje
- Bogotá
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Skopje (Macedonia) and Bogotá (Colombia)
| Food | 20% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Skopje (Macedonia) is 20% cheaper than in Bogotá (Colombia) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 343 ден (COL$14,051) | COL$11,451 | 23% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 223 ден (COL$9,152) | COL$13,456 | 32% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 122 ден (COL$4,986) | COL$6,773 | 26% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 51 ден (COL$2,096) | COL$2,551 | 18% |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 ден (COL$3,520) | COL$4,164 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 54 ден (COL$2,213) | COL$2,852 | 22% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 158 ден (COL$6,455) | COL$5,807 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 43 ден (COL$1,762) | COL$4,065 | 57% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 56 ден (COL$2,313) | COL$3,108 | 26% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 36 ден (COL$1,489) | COL$2,485 | 40% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 294 ден (COL$12,048) | COL$31,903 | 62% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 75 ден (COL$3,088) | COL$3,754 | 18% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 ден (COL$1,389) | COL$1,610 | 14% |
| Housing | 52% | ||
| Housing in Skopje (Macedonia) is 52% cheaper than in Bogotá (Colombia) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 24,556 ден (COL$1,006,316) | COL$2,457,580 | 59% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,889 ден (COL$323,296) | COL$275,652 | 17% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 550 ден (COL$22,540) | COL$89,500 | 75% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 25,571 ден (COL$1,047,945) | COL$1,421,340 | 26% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 3,714 ден (COL$152,216) | COL$192,632 | 21% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 307 ден (COL$12,587) | COL$14,294 | 12% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 117 ден (COL$4,801) | COL$6,384 | 25% |
| Clothes | 32% | ||
| Clothes in Skopje (Macedonia) is 32% cheaper than in Bogotá (Colombia) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 4,300 ден (COL$176,219) | COL$198,571 | 11% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 2,100 ден (COL$86,060) | COL$153,476 | 44% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 4,167 ден (COL$170,755) | COL$220,000 | 22% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 3,571 ден (COL$146,361) | COL$170,556 | 14% |
| Transportation | 20% | ||
| Transportation in Skopje (Macedonia) is 20% cheaper than in Bogotá (Colombia) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,028,860 ден (COL$42,163,848) | COL$45,666,700 | 8% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 ден (COL$3,207) | COL$2,269 | 41% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 1,100 ден (COL$45,079) | COL$81,594 | 45% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 310 ден (COL$12,684) | COL$18,543 | 32% |
| Personal Care | 37% | ||
| Personal Care in Skopje (Macedonia) is 37% cheaper than in Bogotá (Colombia) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 236 ден (COL$9,660) | COL$12,750 | 24% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 154 ден (COL$6,323) | COL$16,222 | 61% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 144 ден (COL$5,913) | COL$8,095 | 27% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 191 ден (COL$7,845) | COL$11,759 | 33% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 53 ден (COL$2,166) | COL$5,692 | 62% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 80 ден (COL$3,267) | COL$4,538 | 28% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 186 ден (COL$7,611) | COL$13,050 | 42% |
| Entertainment | 30% | ||
| Entertainment in Skopje (Macedonia) is 30% cheaper than in Bogotá (Colombia) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 633 ден (COL$25,955) | COL$49,467 | 48% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 300 ден (COL$12,294) | COL$20,030 | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 ден (COL$20,491) | COL$94,042 | 78% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 1,650 ден (COL$67,619) | COL$120,000 | 44% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 207 ден (COL$8,489) | COL$17,957 | 53% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 89 ден (COL$3,643) | COL$4,433 | 18% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 90 ден (COL$3,688) | COL$4,967 | 26% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 11,467 ден (COL$469,918) | COL$306,909 | 53% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7.86 ден (COL$322) | COL$319 | 1% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 1,400 ден (COL$57,374) | COL$148,667 | 61% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 124 ден (COL$5,071) | COL$4,031 | 26% |
| TOTAL | 34% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,750 prices entered by 766 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
COL$7,812,500
in Bogotá
you would need to make just about COL$5,171,682
(126,197 ден)
in Skopje.