Cost of living in Skopje (Macedonia) is 58% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
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| Food in Skopje (Macedonia) is 50% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Skopje | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 645 ден (€10) | €14 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 313 ден (€5.08) | €10 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 208 ден (€3.38) | €8 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 ден (€1.19) | €1.51 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 121 ден (€1.96) | €4.29 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 77 ден (€1.25) | €4.27 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 235 ден (€3.80) | €7 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 45 ден (€0.74) | €3.76 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 ден (€0.75) | €2.27 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ден (€0.89) | €1.22 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 419 ден (€7) | €9 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 81 ден (€1.31) | €2.95 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 ден (€0.62) | €2.38 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Skopje (Macedonia) is 74% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Skopje | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,990 ден (€502) | €2,272 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,700 ден (€336) | €1,568 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,375 ден (€120) | €405 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,141 ден (€310) | €1,546 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,531 ден (€236) | €1,111 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,640 ден (€75) | €360 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 947 ден (€15) | €35 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 33,728 ден (€547) | €397 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,432 ден (€88) | €95 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 406 ден (€7) | €18 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 351 ден (€5.70) | €15 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Skopje (Macedonia) is 38% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Skopje | Berlin | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,388 ден (€39) | €73 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,828 ден (€30) | €44 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,143 ден (€67) | €103 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,499 ден (€73) | €132 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Skopje (Macedonia) is 53% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Skopje | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,412,800 ден (€22,908) | €30,839 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 ден (€1.18) | €1.91 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,603 ден (€26) | €70 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 384 ден (€6) | €23 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Skopje (Macedonia) is 50% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Skopje | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 213 ден (€3.46) | €10 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 251 ден (€4.07) | €3.94 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,086 ден (€18) | €37 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 163 ден (€2.64) | €8 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 178 ден (€2.89) | €3.84 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 193 ден (€3.14) | €5.21 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 44 ден (€0.71) | €2.56 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 86 ден (€1.40) | €2.11 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 ден (€4.05) | €26 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Skopje (Macedonia) is 52% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Skopje | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,096 ден (€18) | €45 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 614 ден (€10) | €25 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,132 ден (€18) | €141 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,587 ден (€26) | €65 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 289 ден (€4.69) | €11 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 91 ден (€1.47) | €3.76 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 123 ден (€1.99) | €4.81 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 38,422 ден (€623) | €1,066 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.02 ден (€0.08) | €0.15 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,986 ден (€48) | €66 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 139 ден (€2.25) | €8 | - 73% | |
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TOTAL | - 58% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,125 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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