- Cost of Living
- Macedonia
- United Kingdom
- Veles
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Veles, Macedonia compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Veles (Macedonia) is 45% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 605 ден (£9) | £15 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 120 ден (£1.70) | £5.50 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 131 ден (£1.86) | £3.42 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 55 ден (£0.78) | £0.81 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 122 ден (£1.73) | £2.15 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 63 ден (£0.90) | £1.37 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 183 ден (£2.60) | £4.65 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39 ден (£0.56) | £1.77 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 ден (£0.44) | £0.79 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51 ден (£0.72) | £1.64 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 369 ден (£5.24) | £7 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 74 ден (£1.05) | £1.76 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 26 ден (£0.37) | £0.76 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Veles (Macedonia) is 66% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,219 ден (£259) | £1,307 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,142 ден (£187) | £1,091 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 ден (£71) | £181 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,000 ден (£341) | £686 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 15,333 ден (£218) | £568 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,341 ден (£76) | £117 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 720 ден (£10) | £22 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 19,546 ден (£278) | £356 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,966 ден (£113) | £79 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 241 ден (£3.42) | £8 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 120 ден (£1.71) | £12 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Veles (Macedonia) is 41% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,014 ден (£57) | £67 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,048 ден (£58) | £32 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,083 ден (£58) | £60 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,605 ден (£65) | £64 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Veles (Macedonia) is 35% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,095,380 ден (£15,568) | £17,989 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 57 ден (£0.81) | £1.14 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,250 ден (£32) | £60 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Veles (Macedonia) is 45% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 279 ден (£3.97) | £3.17 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 189 ден (£2.69) | £5.88 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,200 ден (£17) | £61 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 ден (£2.84) | £2.60 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 184 ден (£2.61) | £1.39 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 178 ден (£2.53) | £3.06 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 55 ден (£0.79) | £1.57 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 ден (£1.92) | £1.96 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 ден (£2.13) | £15 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Veles (Macedonia) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 764 ден (£11) | £36 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 216 ден (£3.08) | £18 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £68 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,500 ден (£21) | £56 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 182 ден (£2.59) | £7 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 ден (£0.85) | £2.76 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 ден (£1.04) | £4.24 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 35,000 ден (£497) | £401 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6.00 ден (£0.09) | £0.04 | + 113% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 716 ден (£10) | £37 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 121 ден (£1.72) | £9 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 288 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01421
GBP
/
MKD
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Cost of living in Veles (Macedonia) is 47% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,600
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,926
(135,499 ден)
in Veles.
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