Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Albania
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Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Macedonia is about the same as in Albania | ||||
Macedonia | Albania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 776 ден (1,306 Lek) | 825 Lek | + 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 327 ден (551 Lek) | 651 Lek | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 255 ден (429 Lek) | 459 Lek | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 ден (125 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | 139 ден (233 Lek) | 345 Lek | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 77 ден (129 Lek) | 151 Lek | - 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 235 ден (395 Lek) | 570 Lek | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 57 ден (96 Lek) | 129 Lek | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 47 ден (79 Lek) | 100 Lek | - 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 58 ден (97 Lek) | 97 Lek | + 0% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 331 ден (558 Lek) | 1,054 Lek | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 96 ден (161 Lek) | 185 Lek | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 ден (88 Lek) | 70 Lek | + 27% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Macedonia is 43% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
Macedonia | Albania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,662 ден (66,741 Lek) | 91,804 Lek | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,511 ден (42,929 Lek) | 44,173 Lek | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,801 ден (13,127 Lek) | 13,504 Lek | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 28,140 ден (47,352 Lek) | 55,304 Lek | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,534 ден (34,553 Lek) | 174,064 Lek | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,942 ден (11,681 Lek) | 11,498 Lek | + 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,054 ден (1,774 Lek) | 5,611 Lek | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | 28,656 ден (48,222 Lek) | 29,173 Lek | + 65% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,842 ден (11,513 Lek) | 21,880 Lek | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 589 ден (992 Lek) | 1,296 Lek | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 531 ден (893 Lek) | 959 Lek | - 7% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Macedonia is 21% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Macedonia | Albania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,843 ден (8,149 Lek) | 3,917 Lek | + 108% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,402 ден (4,042 Lek) | 3,564 Lek | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,033 ден (8,469 Lek) | 8,669 Lek | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,583 ден (9,395 Lek) | 12,963 Lek | - 28% | |
Transportation | + 45% | |||
Transportation in Macedonia is 45% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Macedonia | Albania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,434,760 ден (2,414,349 Lek) | 994,106 Lek | + 143% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 84 ден (141 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,858 ден (3,127 Lek) | 1,551 Lek | + 102% | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Macedonia is 17% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Macedonia | Albania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 280 ден (471 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 135% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 698 ден (1,175 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 135% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,958 ден (3,295 Lek) | 2,500 Lek | + 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 242 ден (407 Lek) | 250 Lek | + 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 206 ден (347 Lek) | 375 Lek | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 239 ден (401 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 92 ден (154 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 121 ден (204 Lek) | 250 Lek | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 305 ден (514 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 3% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Macedonia is 9% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Macedonia | Albania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,397 ден (2,351 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 672 ден (1,130 Lek) | 1,600 Lek | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,232 ден (2,073 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,556 ден (4,301 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 294 ден (495 Lek) | 926 Lek | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 164 ден (275 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 152 ден (255 Lek) | 308 Lek | - 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,000 ден (67,310 Lek) | 75,000 Lek | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 ден (34 Lek) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,686 ден (6,203 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 107% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 167 ден (281 Lek) | 323 Lek | - 13% | |
TOTAL | - 3% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 366 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is about the same as in Albania
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