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Cost of living in Skopje, Macedonia compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Skopje (Macedonia) is 42% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 200 ден (€3.26) | €11 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 200 ден (€3.26) | €5.61 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 123 ден (€2.01) | €2.94 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 50 ден (€0.81) | €0.97 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | 84 ден (€1.36) | €2.13 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 ден (€0.70) | €1.37 | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 154 ден (€2.51) | €5.00 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 46 ден (€0.75) | €1.75 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 62 ден (€1.00) | €1.24 | - 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 ден (€0.65) | €0.63 | + 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 220 ден (€3.58) | €4.94 | - 28% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 75 ден (€1.22) | €1.39 | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 ден (€0.49) | €0.53 | - 8% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Skopje (Macedonia) is 40% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 24,680 ден (€402) | €678 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 17,893 ден (€291) | €439 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,000 ден (€147) | €89 | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,670 ден (€206) | €463 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,255 ден (€151) | €325 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,500 ден (€73) | €66 | + 11% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 617 ден (€10) | €27 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen TV | 25,030 ден (€408) | €414 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,667 ден (€76) | €73 | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 274 ден (€4.46) | €8 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 125 ден (€2.04) | €10 | - 79% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Skopje (Macedonia) is 7% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,293 ден (€54) | €79 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,000 ден (€33) | €25 | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 ден (€81) | €65 | + 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,500 ден (€73) | €73 | - 0% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Skopje (Macedonia) is 16% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 987,211 ден (€16,074) | €19,000 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 85 ден (€1.38) | €1.27 | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,490 ден (€24) | €29 | - 15% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 301 ден (€4.90) | €16 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Skopje (Macedonia) is 50% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 194 ден (€3.17) | €7 | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 228 ден (€3.72) | €12 | - 68% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 903 ден (€15) | €54 | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 154 ден (€2.51) | €4.63 | - 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 178 ден (€2.89) | €2.78 | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 183 ден (€2.99) | €2.97 | + 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 54 ден (€0.88) | €1.37 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 99 ден (€1.60) | €2.01 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 216 ден (€3.52) | €11 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Skopje (Macedonia) is 34% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 878 ден (€14) | €25 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 370 ден (€6) | €12 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 651 ден (€11) | €44 | - 76% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,234 ден (€20) | €46 | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 198 ден (€3.22) | €7 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 90 ден (€1.47) | €2.10 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 99 ден (€1.62) | €4.64 | - 65% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 43,996 ден (€716) | €500 | + 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 ден (€0.10) | €0.17 | - 40% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,234 ден (€20) | €29 | - 31% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 120 ден (€1.95) | €4.42 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Skopje (Macedonia) is 32% cheaper than in Almería (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,200
in Almería
you would need to make just about €1,500
(92,155 ден)
in Skopje.
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