Cost of living in Skopje (Macedonia) is 12% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in Skopje (Macedonia) is 37% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Skopje | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 492 ден (22,052 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 147% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 329 ден (14,729 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 ден (10,506 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 75 ден (3,381 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 36% | |
12 eggs, large | 122 ден (5,480 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 ден (3,535 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 237 ден (10,603 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 54 ден (2,419 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 ден (1,861 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 ден (2,569 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 333 ден (14,935 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | - 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 83 ден (3,727 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 49 ден (2,214 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 95% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Skopje (Macedonia) is 4% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Skopje | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 33,232 ден (1,489,331 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 24,012 ден (1,076,125 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,088 ден (317,664 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 95% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,397 ден (1,048,585 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,916 ден (802,914 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,713 ден (256,042 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 988 ден (44,268 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 28,748 ден (1,288,395 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,819 ден (305,598 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 521 ден (23,352 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 431 ден (19,300 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Skopje (Macedonia) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Skopje | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,231 ден (189,605 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,152 ден (96,429 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,414 ден (197,811 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,391 ден (241,590 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Skopje (Macedonia) is 7% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,412,800 ден (63,317,032 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 81 ден (3,637 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 ден (73,743 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 381 ден (17,079 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Skopje (Macedonia) is 11% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Skopje | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 262 ден (11,720 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 588 ден (26,363 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 164% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,746 ден (78,233 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 210 ден (9,403 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 ден (8,183 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 215 ден (9,629 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 78 ден (3,510 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 100 ден (4,495 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 ден (12,406 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 140% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Skopje (Macedonia) is 11% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Skopje | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,216 ден (54,504 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 636 ден (28,516 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,351 ден (60,529 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,207 ден (98,890 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 281 ден (12,611 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 132 ден (5,928 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 147 ден (6,597 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 38,422 ден (1,721,938 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 ден (369 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,666 ден (164,297 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 171 ден (7,680 Shilling) | 5,248 Shilling | + 46% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 233 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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