- Cost of Living
- Macedonia
- Switzerland
- Ohrid
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ohrid, Macedonia compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ohrid (Macedonia) is 76% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 170 ден (CHF 3.27) | CHF 22 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 160 ден (CHF 3.08) | CHF 13 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 90 ден (CHF 1.73) | CHF 12 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ден (CHF 0.94) | CHF 1.91 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 83 ден (CHF 1.60) | CHF 6 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 60 ден (CHF 1.16) | CHF 3.16 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 ден (CHF 3.37) | CHF 11 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 ден (CHF 0.43) | CHF 4.15 | - 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 ден (CHF 1.44) | CHF 3.15 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 35 ден (CHF 0.67) | CHF 2.01 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 ден (CHF 3.85) | CHF 16 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 74 ден (CHF 1.43) | CHF 2.40 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 ден (CHF 0.55) | CHF 2.10 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 87% | |||
| Housing in Ohrid (Macedonia) is 87% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,840 ден (CHF 132) | CHF 2,316 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,394 ден (CHF 123) | CHF 1,575 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,750 ден (CHF 53) | CHF 225 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,993 ден (CHF 115) | CHF 1,323 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,777 ден (CHF 92) | CHF 1,000 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,375 ден (CHF 26) | CHF 80 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 600 ден (CHF 12) | CHF 35 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 22,322 ден (CHF 430) | CHF 511 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,399 ден (CHF 85) | CHF 150 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 363 ден (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 ден (CHF 1.93) | CHF 29 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Ohrid (Macedonia) is 63% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,250 ден (CHF 24) | CHF 103 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,750 ден (CHF 34) | CHF 95 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 ден (CHF 67) | CHF 140 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,000 ден (CHF 96) | CHF 155 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Ohrid (Macedonia) is 61% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,077,960 ден (CHF 20,751) | CHF 30,950 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 89 ден (CHF 1.70) | CHF 1.62 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 834 ден (CHF 16) | CHF 91 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 322 ден (CHF 6) | CHF 41 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Ohrid (Macedonia) is 59% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 270 ден (CHF 5.20) | CHF 13 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 313 ден (CHF 6) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 725 ден (CHF 14) | CHF 93 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 232 ден (CHF 4.46) | CHF 8 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 222 ден (CHF 4.27) | CHF 4.38 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 163 ден (CHF 3.13) | CHF 4.20 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 64 ден (CHF 1.24) | CHF 2.00 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73 ден (CHF 1.41) | CHF 2.60 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 158 ден (CHF 3.04) | CHF 53 | - 94% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Ohrid (Macedonia) is 67% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 667 ден (CHF 13) | CHF 53 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 ден (CHF 3.85) | CHF 31 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 533 ден (CHF 10) | CHF 113 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,150 ден (CHF 22) | CHF 98 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 200 ден (CHF 3.85) | CHF 15 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68 ден (CHF 1.30) | CHF 5.67 | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80 ден (CHF 1.54) | CHF 6.00 | - 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 ден (CHF 0.13) | CHF 0.33 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 767 ден (CHF 15) | CHF 54 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 120 ден (CHF 2.31) | CHF 8 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 72% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 116 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ohrid (Macedonia) is 72% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,700
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 1,846
(95,870 ден)
in Ohrid.
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