Cost of living in Skopje (Macedonia) is 244% more expensive than in Santa Rosa (Argentina)
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Food | + 319% | |||
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Food in Skopje (Macedonia) is 319% more expensive than in Santa Rosa (Argentina) | ||||
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Skopje | Santa Rosa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 532 ден (ARS $11,158) | ARS $3,727 | + 199% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 306 ден (ARS $6,417) | ARS $2,610 | + 146% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 ден (ARS $5,195) | ARS $331 | + 1471% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 77 ден (ARS $1,612) | ARS $189 | + 755% | |
12 eggs, large | 131 ден (ARS $2,736) | ARS $471 | + 481% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 ден (ARS $1,654) | ARS $363 | + 355% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 253 ден (ARS $5,312) | ARS $741 | + 617% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 ден (ARS $1,097) | ARS $488 | + 125% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 ден (ARS $871) | ARS $270 | + 222% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 ден (ARS $1,266) | ARS $347 | + 265% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 441 ден (ARS $9,245) | ARS $1,399 | + 561% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 85 ден (ARS $1,778) | ARS $495 | + 259% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 ден (ARS $987) | ARS $101 | + 880% | |
Housing | + 123% | |||
Housing in Skopje (Macedonia) is 123% more expensive than in Santa Rosa (Argentina) | ||||
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Skopje | Santa Rosa | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,668 ден (ARS $747,786) | ARS $134,167 | + 457% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,938 ден (ARS $459,930) | ARS $67,999 | + 576% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,148 ден (ARS $149,851) | ARS $9,166 | + 1535% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,867 ден (ARS $500,385) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,763 ден (ARS $330,481) | ARS $94,383 | + 250% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,286 ден (ARS $110,833) | ARS $9,230 | + 1101% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 962 ден (ARS $20,172) | ARS $1,231 | + 1538% | |
40” flat screen tv | 28,748 ден (ARS $602,717) | ARS $120,033 | + 402% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,819 ден (ARS $142,960) | ARS $36,579 | + 291% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 468 ден (ARS $9,811) | ARS $895 | + 996% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 375 ден (ARS $7,866) | ARS $951 | + 727% | |
Clothes | + 342% | |||
Clothes in Skopje (Macedonia) is 342% more expensive than in Santa Rosa (Argentina) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,744 ден (ARS $78,501) | ARS $19,135 | + 310% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,921 ден (ARS $40,281) | ARS $7,025 | + 473% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,438 ден (ARS $114,006) | ARS $36,170 | + 215% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,391 ден (ARS $113,017) | ARS $22,720 | + 397% | |
Transportation | + 371% | |||
Transportation in Skopje (Macedonia) is 371% more expensive than in Santa Rosa (Argentina) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,412,800 ден (ARS $29,620,014) | ARS $4,299,400 | + 589% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 86 ден (ARS $1,807) | ARS $201 | + 799% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,529 ден (ARS $32,063) | ARS $4,754 | + 574% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 339 ден (ARS $7,108) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 412% | |||
Personal Care in Skopje (Macedonia) is 412% more expensive than in Santa Rosa (Argentina) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 272 ден (ARS $5,711) | ARS $2,747 | + 108% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 437 ден (ARS $9,154) | ARS $2,977 | + 207% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,917 ден (ARS $40,180) | ARS $5,000 | + 704% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 194 ден (ARS $4,072) | ARS $301 | + 1251% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 247 ден (ARS $5,180) | ARS $561 | + 823% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 219 ден (ARS $4,595) | ARS $593 | + 675% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 68 ден (ARS $1,421) | ARS $249 | + 471% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 142 ден (ARS $2,968) | ARS $775 | + 283% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 312 ден (ARS $6,533) | ARS $1,888 | + 246% | |
Entertainment | + 225% | |||
Entertainment in Skopje (Macedonia) is 225% more expensive than in Santa Rosa (Argentina) | ||||
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Skopje | Santa Rosa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,330 ден (ARS $27,881) | ARS $2,312 | + 1106% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 677 ден (ARS $14,190) | ARS $1,138 | + 1147% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,570 ден (ARS $32,911) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,985 ден (ARS $41,623) | ARS $9,619 | + 333% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 281 ден (ARS $5,900) | ARS $1,968 | + 200% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 111 ден (ARS $2,320) | ARS $1,178 | + 97% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 127 ден (ARS $2,666) | ARS $381 | + 599% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 38,422 ден (ARS $805,531) | ARS $230,000 | + 250% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 ден (ARS $173) | ARS $110 | + 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,946 ден (ARS $61,772) | ARS $5,879 | + 951% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 159 ден (ARS $3,341) | ARS $586 | + 470% | |
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TOTAL | + 244% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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