Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Macedonia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 725 ден (Taka 1,355) | Taka 324 | + 318% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 305 ден (Taka 570) | Taka 492 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 ден (Taka 460) | Taka 196 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 81 ден (Taka 151) | Taka 92 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 ден (Taka 249) | Taka 135 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 77 ден (Taka 144) | Taka 78 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 232 ден (Taka 434) | Taka 608 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 53 ден (Taka 99) | Taka 223 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 59 ден (Taka 110) | Taka 33 | + 236% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 54 ден (Taka 102) | Taka 384 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 432 ден (Taka 807) | Taka 1,406 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 78 ден (Taka 146) | Taka 111 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 ден (Taka 81) | Taka 70 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Macedonia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 33,571 ден (Taka 62,773) | Taka 43,758 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 23,261 ден (Taka 43,495) | Taka 25,202 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,113 ден (Taka 17,040) | Taka 3,035 | + 462% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,693 ден (Taka 34,952) | Taka 22,952 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,038 ден (Taka 31,857) | Taka 18,549 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,075 ден (Taka 13,230) | Taka 7,137 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 822 ден (Taka 1,538) | Taka 1,213 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,188 ден (Taka 56,447) | Taka 31,061 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,316 ден (Taka 9,940) | Taka 17,904 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 452 ден (Taka 845) | Taka 417 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 535 ден (Taka 1,001) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Macedonia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,741 ден (Taka 3,255) | Taka 2,410 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,896 ден (Taka 3,546) | Taka 3,066 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,567 ден (Taka 8,540) | Taka 6,410 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,000 ден (Taka 7,479) | Taka 4,273 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Macedonia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,434,760 ден (Taka 2,682,761) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 86 ден (Taka 161) | Taka 107 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,019 ден (Taka 3,775) | Taka 2,440 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Macedonia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 250 ден (Taka 467) | Taka 285 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 ден (Taka 935) | Taka 513 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 ден (Taka 1,309) | Taka 1,500 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 200 ден (Taka 374) | Taka 425 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 200 ден (Taka 374) | Taka 333 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 250 ден (Taka 467) | Taka 376 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 59 ден (Taka 111) | Taka 85 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 ден (Taka 187) | Taka 89 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 275 ден (Taka 514) | Taka 445 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Macedonia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,176 ден (Taka 2,198) | Taka 1,308 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 719 ден (Taka 1,345) | Taka 852 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,241 ден (Taka 2,320) | Taka 1,768 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,874 ден (Taka 3,505) | Taka 2,051 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 317 ден (Taka 592) | Taka 999 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 94 ден (Taka 175) | Taka 248 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 137 ден (Taka 256) | Taka 565 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,000 ден (Taka 74,793) | Taka 35,756 | + 109% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 ден (Taka 12) | Taka 2.94 | + 314% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,259 ден (Taka 6,095) | Taka 2,601 | + 134% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 149 ден (Taka 279) | Taka 287 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 860 prices entered by 277 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.870
BDT
/
MKD
Cost of living in Macedonia is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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