Cost of living in Skopje (Macedonia) is 43% cheaper than in San Sebastian (Spain)
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| Food | - 47% | |||
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| Food in Skopje (Macedonia) is 47% cheaper than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Skopje | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 492 ден (€8) | €24 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 329 ден (€5.35) | €10 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 ден (€3.82) | €4.37 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 75 ден (€1.23) | €1.07 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 130 ден (€2.12) | €3.04 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 ден (€1.28) | €2.70 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 237 ден (€3.85) | €9 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 ден (€0.85) | €2.26 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 ден (€0.68) | €1.48 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 ден (€0.93) | €1.01 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 333 ден (€5.42) | €8 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 77 ден (€1.25) | €1.74 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 46 ден (€0.75) | €1.23 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Skopje (Macedonia) is 60% cheaper than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Skopje | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 33,232 ден (€541) | €1,530 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 24,159 ден (€393) | €1,047 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,481 ден (€105) | €145 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,072 ден (€343) | €965 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,405 ден (€267) | €716 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,963 ден (€113) | €374 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 857 ден (€14) | €39 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,748 ден (€468) | €410 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,819 ден (€111) | €110 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 468 ден (€8) | €8 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 431 ден (€7) | €13 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Skopje (Macedonia) is 33% cheaper than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,744 ден (€61) | €100 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,921 ден (€31) | €51 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,438 ден (€88) | €85 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,391 ден (€88) | €117 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Skopje (Macedonia) is 29% cheaper than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,412,800 ден (€22,993) | €22,391 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 77 ден (€1.25) | €1.76 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,563 ден (€25) | €40 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 330 ден (€5.38) | €15 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Skopje (Macedonia) is 36% cheaper than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 272 ден (€4.43) | €9 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 437 ден (€7) | €10 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,426 ден (€23) | €92 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 194 ден (€3.16) | €5.49 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 247 ден (€4.02) | €2.48 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 219 ден (€3.57) | €3.13 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 68 ден (€1.10) | €1.43 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 106 ден (€1.72) | €2.09 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 312 ден (€5.07) | €20 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Skopje (Macedonia) is 26% cheaper than in San Sebastian (Spain) | ||||
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| Skopje | San Sebastian | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,190 ден (€19) | €32 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 671 ден (€11) | €15 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,371 ден (€22) | €126 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,910 ден (€31) | €48 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 281 ден (€4.58) | €9 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 126 ден (€2.05) | €2.88 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 127 ден (€2.07) | €4.15 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 38,422 ден (€625) | €478 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 ден (€0.13) | €0.17 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,804 ден (€46) | €48 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 166 ден (€2.70) | €5.05 | - 47% | |
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TOTAL | - 43% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 121 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2024.
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