Cost of living in Skopje (Macedonia) is 66% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt)
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| Food | + 91% | |||
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| Food in Skopje (Macedonia) is 91% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
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| Skopje | Cairo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 807 ден (E£ 759) | E£ 235 | + 223% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 344 ден (E£ 324) | E£ 201 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 262 ден (E£ 247) | E£ 118 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 78 ден (E£ 73) | E£ 45 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 ден (E£ 125) | E£ 79 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 ден (E£ 77) | E£ 19 | + 300% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250 ден (E£ 235) | E£ 99 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 53 ден (E£ 50) | E£ 74 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 ден (E£ 40) | E£ 24 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 ден (E£ 56) | E£ 60 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 414 ден (E£ 390) | E£ 355 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 84 ден (E£ 79) | E£ 37 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 45 ден (E£ 42) | E£ 26 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Skopje (Macedonia) is 70% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
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| Skopje | Cairo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 34,907 ден (E£ 32,862) | E£ 24,008 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 22,483 ден (E£ 21,166) | E£ 14,701 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,297 ден (E£ 5,928) | E£ 1,745 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,381 ден (E£ 20,128) | E£ 12,447 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,713 ден (E£ 15,733) | E£ 7,368 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,813 ден (E£ 5,472) | E£ 1,139 | + 380% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 968 ден (E£ 911) | E£ 441 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,808 ден (E£ 24,296) | E£ 12,906 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,819 ден (E£ 6,419) | E£ 8,868 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 398 ден (E£ 375) | E£ 227 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 273 ден (E£ 257) | E£ 161 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Skopje (Macedonia) is about the same as in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
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| Skopje | Cairo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,418 ден (E£ 3,218) | E£ 2,273 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,009 ден (E£ 1,891) | E£ 2,600 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,292 ден (E£ 4,982) | E£ 5,081 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,114 ден (E£ 4,815) | E£ 2,694 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Skopje (Macedonia) is 63% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,412,800 ден (E£ 1,330,021) | E£ 1,765,610 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 82 ден (E£ 78) | E£ 16 | + 399% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,479 ден (E£ 1,393) | E£ 534 | + 161% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 339 ден (E£ 319) | E£ 181 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Skopje (Macedonia) is 132% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 272 ден (E£ 256) | E£ 87 | + 194% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 437 ден (E£ 411) | E£ 112 | + 268% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,917 ден (E£ 1,804) | E£ 537 | + 236% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 194 ден (E£ 183) | E£ 74 | + 149% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 247 ден (E£ 233) | E£ 123 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 219 ден (E£ 206) | E£ 105 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 68 ден (E£ 64) | E£ 42 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 142 ден (E£ 133) | E£ 46 | + 191% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 312 ден (E£ 293) | E£ 165 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Skopje (Macedonia) is 58% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
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| Skopje | Cairo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,330 ден (E£ 1,252) | E£ 800 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 677 ден (E£ 637) | E£ 307 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,570 ден (E£ 1,478) | E£ 970 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,985 ден (E£ 1,869) | E£ 979 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 281 ден (E£ 265) | E£ 209 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 111 ден (E£ 104) | E£ 77 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 127 ден (E£ 120) | E£ 71 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 38,422 ден (E£ 36,171) | E£ 22,330 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 ден (E£ 8) | E£ 7 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,946 ден (E£ 2,774) | E£ 1,365 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 167 ден (E£ 157) | E£ 91 | + 72% | |
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TOTAL | + 66% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 445 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 14, 2025.
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