Cost of living in Skopje (Macedonia) is 54% cheaper than in Santa Ana, California (United States)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Skopje (Macedonia) is 45% cheaper than in Santa Ana, California (United States) | ||||
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| Skopje | Santa Ana, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 532 ден ($10) | $19 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 306 ден ($5.66) | $10 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 ден ($4.58) | $3.43 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 77 ден ($1.42) | $0.92 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 131 ден ($2.41) | $3.72 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 ден ($1.46) | $4.05 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 253 ден ($4.68) | $7 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 ден ($0.97) | $3.06 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 ден ($0.77) | $1.75 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 ден ($1.12) | $2.60 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 441 ден ($8) | $14 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 85 ден ($1.57) | $2.46 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 ден ($0.87) | $2.78 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Skopje (Macedonia) is 72% cheaper than in Santa Ana, California (United States) | ||||
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| Skopje | Santa Ana, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,668 ден ($659) | $2,765 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,938 ден ($406) | $2,403 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,148 ден ($132) | $247 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,867 ден ($441) | $2,233 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,763 ден ($291) | $1,683 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,286 ден ($98) | $137 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 962 ден ($18) | $41 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,748 ден ($531) | $319 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,819 ден ($126) | $165 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 468 ден ($9) | $12 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 375 ден ($7) | $20 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Skopje (Macedonia) is about the same as in Santa Ana, California (United States) | ||||
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| Skopje | Santa Ana, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,744 ден ($69) | $47 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,921 ден ($36) | $46 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,438 ден ($101) | $89 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,391 ден ($100) | $134 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Skopje (Macedonia) is 34% cheaper than in Santa Ana, California (United States) | ||||
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| Skopje | Santa Ana, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,412,800 ден ($26,119) | $25,389 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 86 ден ($1.59) | $1.09 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,529 ден ($28) | $60 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 339 ден ($6) | $20 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Skopje (Macedonia) is 51% cheaper than in Santa Ana, California (United States) | ||||
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| Skopje | Santa Ana, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 272 ден ($5.04) | $8 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 437 ден ($8) | $17 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,917 ден ($35) | $112 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 194 ден ($3.59) | $7 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 247 ден ($4.57) | $5.10 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 219 ден ($4.05) | $11 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 68 ден ($1.25) | $3.86 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 142 ден ($2.62) | $2.36 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 312 ден ($5.76) | $22 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Skopje (Macedonia) is 62% cheaper than in Santa Ana, California (United States) | ||||
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| Skopje | Santa Ana, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,330 ден ($25) | $42 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 677 ден ($13) | $31 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,570 ден ($29) | $150 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,985 ден ($37) | $84 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 281 ден ($5.20) | $15 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 111 ден ($2.05) | $4.74 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 127 ден ($2.35) | $7 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 38,422 ден ($710) | $488 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 ден ($0.15) | $1.08 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,946 ден ($54) | $43 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 159 ден ($2.95) | $11 | - 72% | |
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TOTAL | - 54% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 84 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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