Cost of living in Skopje (Macedonia) is 31% cheaper than in Catania (Italy)
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| Food | - 37% | |||
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| Food in Skopje (Macedonia) is 37% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Skopje | Catania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 434 ден (€7) | €14 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 290 ден (€4.72) | €7 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 179 ден (€2.91) | €4.37 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 ден (€1.18) | €1.16 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 109 ден (€1.78) | €3.00 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 77 ден (€1.25) | €1.50 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 235 ден (€3.82) | €5.54 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 44 ден (€0.72) | €1.82 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 ден (€0.69) | €1.10 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ден (€0.89) | €1.26 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 411 ден (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 82 ден (€1.34) | €2.21 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 ден (€0.62) | €0.83 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Skopje (Macedonia) is 40% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Skopje | Catania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,962 ден (€455) | €781 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,871 ден (€323) | €519 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,006 ден (€98) | €112 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,072 ден (€294) | €580 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,487 ден (€203) | €377 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,557 ден (€58) | €81 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 796 ден (€13) | €24 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,369 ден (€462) | €348 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,313 ден (€86) | €122 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 328 ден (€5.34) | €5.41 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 181 ден (€2.95) | €7 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Skopje (Macedonia) is 10% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,300 ден (€54) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,910 ден (€31) | €30 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,240 ден (€69) | €90 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,726 ден (€77) | €144 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Skopje (Macedonia) is 24% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Skopje | Catania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,540,520 ден (€25,079) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 77 ден (€1.25) | €1.50 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,392 ден (€23) | €34 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 284 ден (€4.63) | €17 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Skopje (Macedonia) is 36% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 133 ден (€2.16) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 242 ден (€3.94) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,048 ден (€17) | €73 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 154 ден (€2.51) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173 ден (€2.81) | €4.00 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 172 ден (€2.79) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 48 ден (€0.78) | €1.56 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 93 ден (€1.51) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 234 ден (€3.81) | €14 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Skopje (Macedonia) is 28% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Skopje | Catania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 892 ден (€15) | €28 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 647 ден (€11) | €15 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,306 ден (€21) | €99 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,382 ден (€22) | €54 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 253 ден (€4.12) | €7 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 85 ден (€1.39) | €1.53 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 116 ден (€1.89) | €3.59 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 43,367 ден (€706) | €393 | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.02 ден (€0.08) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,408 ден (€39) | €61 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 138 ден (€2.25) | €5.41 | - 58% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 112 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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