Cost of living in Skopje (Macedonia) is 50% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia)
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| Food | - 37% | |||
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| Food in Skopje (Macedonia) is 37% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Skopje | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 747 ден (AU$20) | AU$21 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 298 ден (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 ден (AU$6) | AU$5.37 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 77 ден (AU$2.05) | AU$1.78 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 122 ден (AU$3.28) | AU$5.80 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 ден (AU$2.11) | AU$7 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 237 ден (AU$6) | AU$10 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 54 ден (AU$1.45) | AU$4.01 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 ден (AU$1.11) | AU$3.26 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ден (AU$1.47) | AU$7 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 333 ден (AU$9) | AU$25 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 94 ден (AU$2.51) | AU$3.16 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 42 ден (AU$1.12) | AU$2.00 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Skopje (Macedonia) is 64% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Skopje | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 37,146 ден (AU$995) | AU$2,752 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 24,012 ден (AU$643) | AU$2,478 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,088 ден (AU$190) | AU$225 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,084 ден (AU$565) | AU$2,116 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,523 ден (AU$416) | AU$2,432 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,197 ден (AU$139) | AU$127 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,015 ден (AU$27) | AU$60 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,748 ден (AU$770) | AU$546 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,819 ден (AU$183) | AU$186 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 438 ден (AU$12) | AU$12 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 339 ден (AU$9) | AU$38 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Skopje (Macedonia) is about the same as in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Skopje | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,092 ден (AU$83) | AU$96 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,144 ден (AU$57) | AU$58 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,767 ден (AU$128) | AU$115 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,247 ден (AU$141) | AU$116 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Skopje (Macedonia) is 54% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Skopje | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,412,800 ден (AU$37,842) | AU$33,476 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 79 ден (AU$2.11) | AU$1.81 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,599 ден (AU$43) | AU$150 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 414 ден (AU$11) | AU$31 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Skopje (Macedonia) is 36% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Skopje | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 285 ден (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 370 ден (AU$10) | AU$13 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,268 ден (AU$34) | AU$78 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 210 ден (AU$5.62) | AU$7 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 ден (AU$4.89) | AU$7 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 188 ден (AU$5.03) | AU$7 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 78 ден (AU$2.10) | AU$3.62 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 ден (AU$2.69) | AU$3.06 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 ден (AU$7) | AU$30 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Skopje (Macedonia) is 45% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Skopje | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,247 ден (AU$33) | AU$65 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 636 ден (AU$17) | AU$33 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,351 ден (AU$36) | AU$122 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,711 ден (AU$46) | AU$112 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 297 ден (AU$8) | AU$19 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 123 ден (AU$3.29) | AU$4.91 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 132 ден (AU$3.54) | AU$9 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 38,422 ден (AU$1,029) | AU$528 | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 ден (AU$0.22) | AU$0.49 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,236 ден (AU$87) | AU$88 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 164 ден (AU$4.40) | AU$36 | - 88% | |
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TOTAL | - 50% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 350 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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