Cost of living in Skopje (Macedonia) is 42% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 38% | |||
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| Food in Skopje (Macedonia) is 38% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Skopje | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 532 ден (43 lei) | 25 lei | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 306 ден (25 lei) | 21 lei | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 ден (20 lei) | 11 lei | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 77 ден (6 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 131 ден (11 lei) | 11 lei | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 ден (6 lei) | 5.46 lei | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 253 ден (20 lei) | 13 lei | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 ден (4.22 lei) | 4.24 lei | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 ден (3.35 lei) | 2.93 lei | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 ден (4.87 lei) | 3.29 lei | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 441 ден (36 lei) | 26 lei | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 85 ден (7 lei) | 6 lei | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 ден (3.80 lei) | 2.38 lei | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Skopje (Macedonia) is 39% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Skopje | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,668 ден (2,877 lei) | 1,999 lei | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,938 ден (1,769 lei) | 1,450 lei | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,148 ден (577 lei) | 517 lei | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,867 ден (1,925 lei) | 1,378 lei | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,763 ден (1,271 lei) | 1,007 lei | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,286 ден (426 lei) | 347 lei | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 962 ден (78 lei) | 29 lei | + 168% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,748 ден (2,319 lei) | 1,745 lei | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,819 ден (550 lei) | 329 lei | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 468 ден (38 lei) | 25 lei | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 375 ден (30 lei) | 38 lei | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Skopje (Macedonia) is 52% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Skopje | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,744 ден (302 lei) | 108 lei | + 179% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,921 ден (155 lei) | 154 lei | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,438 ден (439 lei) | 241 lei | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,391 ден (435 lei) | 306 lei | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Skopje (Macedonia) is 41% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Skopje | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,412,800 ден (113,957 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 86 ден (7 lei) | 5.47 lei | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,529 ден (123 lei) | 81 lei | + 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 339 ден (27 lei) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Skopje (Macedonia) is 30% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Skopje | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 272 ден (22 lei) | 28 lei | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 437 ден (35 lei) | 29 lei | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,917 ден (155 lei) | 99 lei | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 194 ден (16 lei) | 12 lei | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 247 ден (20 lei) | 12 lei | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 219 ден (18 lei) | 15 lei | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 68 ден (5.47 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 142 ден (11 lei) | 9 lei | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 312 ден (25 lei) | 19 lei | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Skopje (Macedonia) is 56% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Skopje | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,330 ден (107 lei) | 57 lei | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 677 ден (55 lei) | 39 lei | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,570 ден (127 lei) | 93 lei | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,985 ден (160 lei) | 80 lei | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 281 ден (23 lei) | 15 lei | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 111 ден (9 lei) | 6 lei | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 127 ден (10 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 101% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 38,422 ден (3,099 lei) | 1,603 lei | + 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 ден (0.66 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,946 ден (238 lei) | 132 lei | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 159 ден (13 lei) | 18 lei | - 27% | |
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TOTAL | + 42% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 92 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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