- Cost of Living
- Macedonia
- Switzerland
- Veles
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Veles, Macedonia compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Veles (Macedonia) is 69% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 605 ден (CHF 11) | CHF 25 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 120 ден (CHF 2.20) | CHF 14 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 131 ден (CHF 2.41) | CHF 12 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 55 ден (CHF 1.01) | CHF 1.75 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 122 ден (CHF 2.24) | CHF 5.18 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 63 ден (CHF 1.17) | CHF 4.04 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 183 ден (CHF 3.36) | CHF 12 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39 ден (CHF 0.72) | CHF 4.04 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 ден (CHF 0.56) | CHF 5.20 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51 ден (CHF 0.94) | CHF 1.76 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 369 ден (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 74 ден (CHF 1.36) | CHF 2.48 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 26 ден (CHF 0.48) | CHF 2.85 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Veles (Macedonia) is 81% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,219 ден (CHF 335) | CHF 3,513 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,142 ден (CHF 242) | CHF 2,538 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 ден (CHF 92) | CHF 161 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,000 ден (CHF 441) | CHF 1,888 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 15,333 ден (CHF 282) | CHF 1,357 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,341 ден (CHF 98) | CHF 81 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 720 ден (CHF 13) | CHF 47 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 19,546 ден (CHF 359) | CHF 522 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,966 ден (CHF 146) | CHF 185 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 241 ден (CHF 4.43) | CHF 23 | - 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 120 ден (CHF 2.21) | CHF 31 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Veles (Macedonia) is 4% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,014 ден (CHF 74) | CHF 131 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,048 ден (CHF 74) | CHF 56 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,083 ден (CHF 75) | CHF 134 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,605 ден (CHF 85) | CHF 151 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Veles (Macedonia) is 41% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,095,380 ден (CHF 20,133) | CHF 28,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 57 ден (CHF 1.04) | CHF 1.69 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,250 ден (CHF 41) | CHF 81 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Veles (Macedonia) is 74% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 279 ден (CHF 5.13) | CHF 21 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 189 ден (CHF 3.47) | CHF 29 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,200 ден (CHF 22) | CHF 138 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 ден (CHF 3.68) | CHF 9 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 184 ден (CHF 3.38) | CHF 5.79 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 178 ден (CHF 3.28) | CHF 5.67 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 55 ден (CHF 1.02) | CHF 2.83 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 ден (CHF 2.49) | CHF 3.86 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 ден (CHF 2.76) | CHF 49 | - 94% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Veles (Macedonia) is 71% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 764 ден (CHF 14) | CHF 73 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 216 ден (CHF 3.98) | CHF 37 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 174 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,500 ден (CHF 28) | CHF 100 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 182 ден (CHF 3.34) | CHF 17 | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 ден (CHF 1.10) | CHF 4.84 | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 ден (CHF 1.34) | CHF 6 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 35,000 ден (CHF 643) | CHF 526 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6.00 ден (CHF 0.11) | CHF 0.43 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 716 ден (CHF 13) | CHF 108 | - 88% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 121 ден (CHF 2.22) | CHF 8 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 869 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Veles (Macedonia) is 66% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 12,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 4,085
(222,240 ден)
in Veles.
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