Cost of living in Skopje (Macedonia) is 9% more expensive than in Prishtina (Kosovo)
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| Food | - 6% | |||
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| Food in Skopje (Macedonia) is 6% cheaper than in Prishtina (Kosovo) | ||||
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| Skopje | Prishtina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 532 ден (€9) | €8 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 306 ден (€4.96) | €5.28 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 ден (€4.01) | €3.88 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 77 ден (€1.25) | €1.15 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 131 ден (€2.11) | €2.81 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 ден (€1.28) | €1.60 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 253 ден (€4.10) | €5.57 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 ден (€0.85) | €1.48 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 ден (€0.67) | €0.93 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 ден (€0.98) | €1.13 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 441 ден (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 85 ден (€1.37) | €1.59 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 ден (€0.76) | €0.72 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Skopje (Macedonia) is about the same as in Prishtina (Kosovo) | ||||
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| Skopje | Prishtina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,668 ден (€578) | €555 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,938 ден (€355) | €388 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,148 ден (€116) | €76 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,867 ден (€387) | €531 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,763 ден (€255) | €285 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,286 ден (€86) | €51 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 962 ден (€16) | €13 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,748 ден (€466) | €315 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,819 ден (€110) | €134 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 468 ден (€8) | €7 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 375 ден (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Skopje (Macedonia) is 14% more expensive than in Prishtina (Kosovo) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,744 ден (€61) | €49 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,921 ден (€31) | €32 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,438 ден (€88) | €66 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,391 ден (€87) | €68 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Skopje (Macedonia) is 23% more expensive than in Prishtina (Kosovo) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,412,800 ден (€22,888) | €18,871 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 86 ден (€1.40) | €1.29 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,529 ден (€25) | €15 | + 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 339 ден (€5.49) | €15 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Skopje (Macedonia) is 20% more expensive than in Prishtina (Kosovo) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 272 ден (€4.41) | €3.61 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 437 ден (€7) | €5.10 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,917 ден (€31) | €20 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 194 ден (€3.15) | €2.69 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 247 ден (€4.00) | €3.72 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 219 ден (€3.55) | €2.78 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 68 ден (€1.10) | €1.06 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 142 ден (€2.29) | €1.96 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 312 ден (€5.05) | €7 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Skopje (Macedonia) is 17% more expensive than in Prishtina (Kosovo) | ||||
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| Skopje | Prishtina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,330 ден (€22) | €26 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 677 ден (€11) | €10 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,570 ден (€25) | €25 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,985 ден (€32) | €49 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 281 ден (€4.56) | €5.05 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 111 ден (€1.79) | €1.47 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 127 ден (€2.06) | €1.99 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 38,422 ден (€622) | €417 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 ден (€0.13) | €0.06 | + 138% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,946 ден (€48) | €21 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 159 ден (€2.58) | €3.84 | - 33% | |
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TOTAL | + 9% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 217 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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