Cost of living in Skopje (Macedonia) is 26% more expensive than in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay)
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| Food | + 63% | |||
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| Food in Skopje (Macedonia) is 63% more expensive than in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Skopje | Ciudad del Este | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 532 ден (78,714 Gs) | 37,358 Gs | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 306 ден (45,269 Gs) | 34,530 Gs | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 ден (36,646 Gs) | 13,198 Gs | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 77 ден (11,372 Gs) | 5,700 Gs | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 131 ден (19,303 Gs) | 13,124 Gs | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 ден (11,666 Gs) | 7,992 Gs | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 253 ден (37,471 Gs) | 12,413 Gs | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 ден (7,736 Gs) | 8,372 Gs | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 ден (6,142 Gs) | 8,859 Gs | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 ден (8,934 Gs) | 6,166 Gs | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 441 ден (65,219 Gs) | 54,417 Gs | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 85 ден (12,539 Gs) | 12,913 Gs | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 ден (6,965 Gs) | 2,545 Gs | + 174% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Skopje (Macedonia) is 60% more expensive than in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Skopje | Ciudad del Este | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,668 ден (5,275,112 Gs) | 2,527,470 Gs | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,938 ден (3,244,488 Gs) | 1,878,280 Gs | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,148 ден (1,057,094 Gs) | 300,729 Gs | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,867 ден (3,529,870 Gs) | 2,882,050 Gs | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,763 ден (2,331,313 Gs) | 1,618,390 Gs | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,286 ден (781,852 Gs) | 179,410 Gs | + 336% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 962 ден (142,299 Gs) | 135,334 Gs | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,748 ден (4,251,754 Gs) | 2,450,670 Gs | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,819 ден (1,008,485 Gs) | 678,378 Gs | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 468 ден (69,207 Gs) | 28,362 Gs | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 375 ден (55,492 Gs) | 50,000 Gs | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Skopje (Macedonia) is 48% more expensive than in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Skopje | Ciudad del Este | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,744 ден (553,773 Gs) | 359,862 Gs | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,921 ден (284,154 Gs) | 203,270 Gs | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,438 ден (804,234 Gs) | 605,729 Gs | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,391 ден (797,256 Gs) | 414,000 Gs | + 93% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Skopje (Macedonia) is 10% cheaper than in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Skopje | Ciudad del Este | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,412,800 ден (208,948,709 Gs) | 82,685,400 Gs | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 86 ден (12,749 Gs) | 8,140 Gs | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,529 ден (226,183 Gs) | 392,136 Gs | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 339 ден (50,145 Gs) | 87,214 Gs | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Skopje (Macedonia) is 38% more expensive than in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Skopje | Ciudad del Este | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 272 ден (40,286 Gs) | 55,427 Gs | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 437 ден (64,572 Gs) | 56,784 Gs | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,917 ден (283,444 Gs) | 146,877 Gs | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 194 ден (28,724 Gs) | 32,227 Gs | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 247 ден (36,544 Gs) | 20,711 Gs | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 219 ден (32,415 Gs) | 21,367 Gs | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 68 ден (10,025 Gs) | 7,514 Gs | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 142 ден (20,936 Gs) | 8,129 Gs | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 312 ден (46,089 Gs) | 54,721 Gs | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Skopje (Macedonia) is 34% more expensive than in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Skopje | Ciudad del Este | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,330 ден (196,682 Gs) | 71,104 Gs | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 677 ден (100,103 Gs) | 66,093 Gs | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,570 ден (232,166 Gs) | 122,329 Gs | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,985 ден (293,624 Gs) | 168,476 Gs | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 281 ден (41,617 Gs) | 30,524 Gs | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 111 ден (16,368 Gs) | 23,438 Gs | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 127 ден (18,807 Gs) | 8,644 Gs | + 118% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 38,422 ден (5,682,464 Gs) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 ден (1,218 Gs) | 1,500 Gs | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,946 ден (435,757 Gs) | 163,532 Gs | + 166% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 159 ден (23,570 Gs) | 7,655 Gs | + 208% | |
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TOTAL | + 26% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 135 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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