Cost of living in Gostivar (Macedonia) is 14% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
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Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Gostivar (Macedonia) is 33% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Gostivar | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 315 ден (22 zł) | 31 zł | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 149 ден (10 zł) | 24 zł | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 137 ден (10 zł) | 14 zł | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 57 ден (3.99 zł) | 3.40 zł | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 116 ден (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 60 ден (4.23 zł) | 10 zł | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 193 ден (14 zł) | 15 zł | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 32 ден (2.28 zł) | 3.91 zł | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 37 ден (2.59 zł) | 5.91 zł | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 45 ден (3.19 zł) | 3.52 zł | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 359 ден (25 zł) | 31 zł | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 75 ден (5.28 zł) | 7 zł | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 ден (1.98 zł) | 2.92 zł | - 32% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Gostivar (Macedonia) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Gostivar | Łódź | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 3,579 zł | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 2,923 zł | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 537 zł | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 2,353 zł | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 1,848 zł | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 317 zł | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 41 zł | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | 1,665 zł | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 516 zł | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 34 zł | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 22 zł | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Gostivar (Macedonia) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 256 zł | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 131 zł | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 286 zł | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 380 zł | - | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Gostivar (Macedonia) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 92,931 zł | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 6 zł | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 116 zł | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 245 ден (17 zł) | 26 zł | - 35% | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Gostivar (Macedonia) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 20 zł | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 44 zł | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 173 zł | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 16 zł | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 13 zł | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 14 zł | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 5.53 zł | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 9 zł | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 45 zł | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Gostivar (Macedonia) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 87 zł | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 58 zł | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 184 zł | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 161 zł | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 18 zł | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 13 zł | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 11 zł | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 1,616 zł | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 137 zł | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 18 zł | - | |
TOTAL | - 14% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 68 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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