Cost of living in Skopje (Macedonia) is 40% cheaper than in Christchurch (New Zealand)
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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Skopje (Macedonia) is 44% cheaper than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | ||||
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Skopje | Christchurch | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 492 ден (NZ$14) | NZ$21 | - 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 329 ден (NZ$10) | NZ$13 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 ден (NZ$7) | NZ$9 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 75 ден (NZ$2.19) | NZ$1.99 | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | 122 ден (NZ$3.56) | NZ$10 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 ден (NZ$2.30) | NZ$8 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 237 ден (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 54 ден (NZ$1.57) | NZ$4.41 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 ден (NZ$1.21) | NZ$3.11 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 ден (NZ$1.67) | NZ$5.24 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 333 ден (NZ$10) | NZ$19 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 83 ден (NZ$2.42) | NZ$4.20 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 49 ден (NZ$1.44) | NZ$2.53 | - 43% | |
Housing | - 57% | |||
Housing in Skopje (Macedonia) is 57% cheaper than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | ||||
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Skopje | Christchurch | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 33,232 ден (NZ$967) | NZ$2,673 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 24,012 ден (NZ$699) | NZ$1,713 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,088 ден (NZ$206) | NZ$179 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,397 ден (NZ$681) | NZ$2,062 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,916 ден (NZ$521) | NZ$1,701 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,713 ден (NZ$166) | NZ$141 | + 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 988 ден (NZ$29) | NZ$82 | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | 28,748 ден (NZ$836) | NZ$590 | + 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,819 ден (NZ$198) | NZ$243 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 521 ден (NZ$15) | NZ$12 | + 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 431 ден (NZ$13) | NZ$25 | - 50% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Skopje (Macedonia) is about the same as in Christchurch (New Zealand) | ||||
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Skopje | Christchurch | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,231 ден (NZ$123) | NZ$119 | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,152 ден (NZ$63) | NZ$54 | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,414 ден (NZ$128) | NZ$163 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,391 ден (NZ$157) | NZ$186 | - 15% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Skopje (Macedonia) is 23% cheaper than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | ||||
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Skopje | Christchurch | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,412,800 ден (NZ$41,104) | NZ$41,205 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 81 ден (NZ$2.36) | NZ$2.56 | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 ден (NZ$48) | NZ$69 | - 31% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 381 ден (NZ$11) | NZ$28 | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Skopje (Macedonia) is 8% cheaper than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | ||||
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Skopje | Christchurch | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 262 ден (NZ$8) | NZ$11 | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 588 ден (NZ$17) | NZ$7 | + 143% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,746 ден (NZ$51) | NZ$54 | - 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 210 ден (NZ$6) | NZ$9 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 ден (NZ$5.31) | NZ$5.21 | + 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 215 ден (NZ$6) | NZ$5.48 | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 78 ден (NZ$2.28) | NZ$3.89 | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 100 ден (NZ$2.92) | NZ$3.55 | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 ден (NZ$8) | NZ$29 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Skopje (Macedonia) is 46% cheaper than in Christchurch (New Zealand) | ||||
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Skopje | Christchurch | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,241 ден (NZ$36) | NZ$60 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 636 ден (NZ$19) | NZ$35 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,351 ден (NZ$39) | NZ$230 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,207 ден (NZ$64) | NZ$110 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 281 ден (NZ$8) | NZ$18 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 132 ден (NZ$3.85) | NZ$5.54 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 147 ден (NZ$4.28) | NZ$10 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 38,422 ден (NZ$1,118) | NZ$917 | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 ден (NZ$0.24) | NZ$0.81 | - 70% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,666 ден (NZ$107) | NZ$83 | + 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 167 ден (NZ$4.86) | NZ$32 | - 85% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 342 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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