Cost of living in Prilep (Macedonia) is 25% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
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Food | + 30% | |||
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Food in Prilep (Macedonia) is 30% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
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Prilep | Alexandria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 387 ден (E£ 316) | E£ 192 | + 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 147 ден (E£ 120) | E£ 132 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 127 ден (E£ 104) | E£ 97 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 51 ден (E£ 42) | E£ 29 | + 46% | |
12 eggs, large | 92 ден (E£ 75) | E£ 71 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 ден (E£ 36) | E£ 13 | + 171% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 164 ден (E£ 134) | E£ 76 | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40 ден (E£ 33) | E£ 59 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 ден (E£ 23) | E£ 20 | + 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 ден (E£ 43) | E£ 42 | + 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 259 ден (E£ 212) | E£ 281 | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 77 ден (E£ 63) | E£ 19 | + 240% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 ден (E£ 17) | E£ 5.66 | + 208% | |
Housing | + 35% | |||
Housing in Prilep (Macedonia) is 35% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
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Prilep | Alexandria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,016 ден (E£ 10,635) | E£ 9,841 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,471 ден (E£ 7,738) | E£ 4,583 | + 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,119 ден (E£ 3,365) | E£ 971 | + 246% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,282 ден (E£ 5,949) | E£ 5,358 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 ден (E£ 4,902) | E£ 3,234 | + 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,955 ден (E£ 2,414) | E£ 770 | + 214% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 495 ден (E£ 405) | E£ 197 | + 105% | |
40” flat screen tv | 17,771 ден (E£ 14,520) | E£ 6,321 | + 130% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,375 ден (E£ 4,391) | E£ 3,448 | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | E£ 122 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | E£ 89 | - | |
Clothes | + 92% | |||
Clothes in Prilep (Macedonia) is 92% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
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Prilep | Alexandria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,064 ден (E£ 1,687) | E£ 1,017 | + 66% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,118 ден (E£ 1,730) | E£ 839 | + 106% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,851 ден (E£ 3,964) | E£ 2,349 | + 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,600 ден (E£ 2,941) | E£ 1,274 | + 131% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Prilep (Macedonia) is 17% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
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Prilep | Alexandria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 868,202 ден (E£ 709,366) | E£ 1,012,240 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 72 ден (E£ 58) | E£ 10 | + 506% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | E£ 282 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 335 ден (E£ 274) | E£ 123 | + 122% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Prilep (Macedonia) is about the same as in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
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Prilep | Alexandria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 33 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 98 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 299 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | E£ 47 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | E£ 78 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | E£ 66 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | E£ 45 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | E£ 24 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 157 ден (E£ 129) | E£ 61 | + 111% | |
Entertainment | + 28% | |||
Entertainment in Prilep (Macedonia) is 28% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
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Prilep | Alexandria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 663 ден (E£ 541) | E£ 334 | + 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 239 ден (E£ 196) | E£ 211 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 905 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,017 ден (E£ 831) | E£ 702 | + 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 153 ден (E£ 125) | E£ 119 | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 64 ден (E£ 53) | E£ 74 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 87 ден (E£ 71) | E£ 55 | + 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 ден (E£ 28,597) | E£ 13,722 | + 108% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 2.38 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 726 ден (E£ 593) | E£ 540 | + 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 131 ден (E£ 107) | E£ 79 | + 35% | |
TOTAL | + 25% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 28 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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