- Cost of Living
- Macedonia
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- Veles
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Cost of living in Veles, Macedonia compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in Veles (Macedonia) is 67% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 605 ден (CHF 12) | CHF 25 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 120 ден (CHF 2.35) | CHF 13 | - 82% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 131 ден (CHF 2.57) | CHF 12 | - 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 55 ден (CHF 1.07) | CHF 1.75 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | 122 ден (CHF 2.39) | CHF 5.18 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 63 ден (CHF 1.24) | CHF 4.04 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 183 ден (CHF 3.58) | CHF 12 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39 ден (CHF 0.77) | CHF 4.04 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 ден (CHF 0.60) | CHF 5.20 | - 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51 ден (CHF 1.00) | CHF 1.76 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 369 ден (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 52% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 74 ден (CHF 1.45) | CHF 2.40 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 26 ден (CHF 0.51) | CHF 2.85 | - 82% | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in Veles (Macedonia) is 80% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,219 ден (CHF 357) | CHF 3,513 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,142 ден (CHF 257) | CHF 2,538 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 ден (CHF 98) | CHF 161 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,000 ден (CHF 470) | CHF 1,888 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 15,333 ден (CHF 300) | CHF 1,357 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,341 ден (CHF 105) | CHF 81 | + 30% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 720 ден (CHF 14) | CHF 47 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen TV | 19,546 ден (CHF 383) | CHF 752 | - 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,966 ден (CHF 156) | CHF 169 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 241 ден (CHF 4.72) | CHF 19 | - 75% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 120 ден (CHF 2.35) | CHF 32 | - 93% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Veles (Macedonia) is 2% more expensive than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,014 ден (CHF 79) | CHF 131 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,048 ден (CHF 79) | CHF 56 | + 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,083 ден (CHF 80) | CHF 134 | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,605 ден (CHF 90) | CHF 151 | - 40% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Veles (Macedonia) is 37% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,095,380 ден (CHF 21,459) | CHF 28,000 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 57 ден (CHF 1.11) | CHF 1.69 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,250 ден (CHF 44) | CHF 81 | - 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
Personal Care | - 73% | |||
Personal Care in Veles (Macedonia) is 73% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 279 ден (CHF 5.47) | CHF 21 | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 189 ден (CHF 3.70) | CHF 29 | - 87% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,200 ден (CHF 24) | CHF 140 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 ден (CHF 3.92) | CHF 9 | - 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 184 ден (CHF 3.60) | CHF 6 | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 178 ден (CHF 3.49) | CHF 5.61 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 55 ден (CHF 1.08) | CHF 2.83 | - 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 135 ден (CHF 2.65) | CHF 4.05 | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 ден (CHF 2.94) | CHF 45 | - 93% | |
Entertainment | - 69% | |||
Entertainment in Veles (Macedonia) is 69% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 764 ден (CHF 15) | CHF 70 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 216 ден (CHF 4.24) | CHF 37 | - 89% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 189 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,500 ден (CHF 29) | CHF 100 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 182 ден (CHF 3.57) | CHF 17 | - 79% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 ден (CHF 1.18) | CHF 4.84 | - 76% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 ден (CHF 1.43) | CHF 6 | - 76% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 35,000 ден (CHF 686) | CHF 526 | + 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6.00 ден (CHF 0.12) | CHF 0.43 | - 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 716 ден (CHF 14) | CHF 108 | - 87% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 121 ден (CHF 2.37) | CHF 8 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Veles (Macedonia) is 64% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 10,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 3,591
(183,299 ден)
in Veles.
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