Cost of living in Skopje (Macedonia) is 60% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States)
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| Food | - 56% | |||
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| Food in Skopje (Macedonia) is 56% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Skopje | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 434 ден ($8) | $17 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 290 ден ($5.13) | $10 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 179 ден ($3.16) | $7 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 67 ден ($1.19) | $1.16 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 109 ден ($1.93) | $4.31 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 83 ден ($1.46) | $3.67 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 235 ден ($4.15) | $7 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 44 ден ($0.78) | $3.80 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 ден ($0.75) | $1.33 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 ден ($0.86) | $2.76 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 731 ден ($13) | $17 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 79 ден ($1.40) | $2.30 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 ден ($0.55) | $2.59 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Skopje (Macedonia) is 76% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Skopje | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,962 ден ($495) | $2,411 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,362 ден ($378) | $1,762 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,006 ден ($106) | $176 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,072 ден ($320) | $1,869 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,487 ден ($221) | $1,158 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,557 ден ($63) | $136 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 796 ден ($14) | $47 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,369 ден ($502) | $350 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,313 ден ($94) | $186 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 328 ден ($5.80) | $13 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 181 ден ($3.20) | $24 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Skopje (Macedonia) is 23% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Skopje | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,300 ден ($58) | $54 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,910 ден ($34) | $49 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,048 ден ($72) | $102 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,726 ден ($84) | $110 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Skopje (Macedonia) is 52% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Skopje | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,540,520 ден ($27,245) | $23,355 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 77 ден ($1.37) | $1.46 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,392 ден ($25) | $89 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 285 ден ($5.03) | $20 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Skopje (Macedonia) is 70% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Skopje | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 133 ден ($2.35) | $8 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 242 ден ($4.28) | $20 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,048 ден ($19) | $109 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 154 ден ($2.72) | $9 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173 ден ($3.06) | $5.14 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 172 ден ($3.03) | $7 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 48 ден ($0.84) | $4.48 | - 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 93 ден ($1.64) | $1.94 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 210 ден ($3.72) | $21 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Skopje (Macedonia) is 55% cheaper than in Sacramento, California (United States) | ||||
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| Skopje | Sacramento, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 892 ден ($16) | $56 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 667 ден ($12) | $30 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,306 ден ($23) | $189 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,382 ден ($24) | $81 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 264 ден ($4.67) | $12 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 85 ден ($1.51) | $5.97 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 107 ден ($1.89) | $8 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 43,367 ден ($767) | $383 | + 100% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.02 ден ($0.09) | $0.41 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,408 ден ($43) | $50 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 156 ден ($2.76) | $10 | - 72% | |
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TOTAL | - 60% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 387 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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