- Cost of Living
- Macedonia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 30% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 388 ден (Taka 601) | Taka 378 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 146 ден (Taka 226) | Taka 438 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 136 ден (Taka 211) | Taka 220 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ден (Taka 76) | Taka 74 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 83 ден (Taka 129) | Taka 102 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 54 ден (Taka 84) | Taka 56 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 164 ден (Taka 254) | Taka 330 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 ден (Taka 80) | Taka 148 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39 ден (Taka 60) | Taka 24 | + 148% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48 ден (Taka 74) | Taka 318 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 323 ден (Taka 500) | Taka 2,478 | - 80% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 74 ден (Taka 115) | Taka 101 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 ден (Taka 29) | Taka 48 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 23,552 ден (Taka 36,445) | Taka 43,806 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,326 ден (Taka 25,262) | Taka 35,106 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,170 ден (Taka 12,642) | Taka 3,522 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,335 ден (Taka 23,729) | Taka 46,238 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,403 ден (Taka 17,645) | Taka 24,863 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,219 ден (Taka 6,528) | Taka 2,602 | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 732 ден (Taka 1,133) | Taka 1,713 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 21,621 ден (Taka 33,456) | Taka 41,130 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,874 ден (Taka 10,637) | Taka 14,071 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 ден (Taka 464) | Taka 307 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 131 ден (Taka 202) | Taka 549 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,775 ден (Taka 4,294) | Taka 2,210 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,956 ден (Taka 3,027) | Taka 2,415 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,694 ден (Taka 7,264) | Taka 5,111 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,820 ден (Taka 7,459) | Taka 3,953 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,246,860 ден (Taka 1,929,389) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 68 ден (Taka 105) | Taka 88 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,293 ден (Taka 2,000) | Taka 2,280 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 203 ден (Taka 315) | Taka 300 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 233 ден (Taka 361) | Taka 540 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,187 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 105 ден (Taka 163) | Taka 339 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173 ден (Taka 268) | Taka 302 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 190 ден (Taka 294) | Taka 359 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 47 ден (Taka 73) | Taka 91 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 99 ден (Taka 154) | Taka 107 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 210 ден (Taka 326) | Taka 300 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 789 ден (Taka 1,220) | Taka 951 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 572 ден (Taka 885) | Taka 760 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 ден (Taka 1,547) | Taka 2,046 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,385 ден (Taka 2,144) | Taka 2,831 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 182 ден (Taka 281) | Taka 1,364 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 86 ден (Taka 133) | Taka 305 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84 ден (Taka 130) | Taka 501 | - 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 52,980 ден (Taka 81,981) | Taka 35,756 | + 129% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 ден (Taka 45) | Taka 22 | + 102% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,682 ден (Taka 2,602) | Taka 2,337 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 135 ден (Taka 209) | Taka 230 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.547
BDT
/
MKD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,584 prices entered by 392 different people.
Cost of living in Macedonia is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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