- Cost of Living
- Macedonia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 427 ден (Taka 657) | Taka 328 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 191 ден (Taka 294) | Taka 415 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 150 ден (Taka 230) | Taka 169 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ден (Taka 75) | Taka 74 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 ден (Taka 135) | Taka 97 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 54 ден (Taka 83) | Taka 63 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 164 ден (Taka 252) | Taka 359 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 ден (Taka 80) | Taka 146 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39 ден (Taka 60) | Taka 24 | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 ден (Taka 75) | Taka 304 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 323 ден (Taka 497) | Taka 2,421 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 73 ден (Taka 112) | Taka 101 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 ден (Taka 30) | Taka 44 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 19% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 23,552 ден (Taka 36,190) | Taka 43,699 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,326 ден (Taka 25,086) | Taka 32,498 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,170 ден (Taka 12,553) | Taka 3,873 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,335 ден (Taka 23,563) | Taka 42,062 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,560 ден (Taka 20,836) | Taka 24,788 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,219 ден (Taka 6,482) | Taka 3,366 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 732 ден (Taka 1,125) | Taka 2,008 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 22,032 ден (Taka 33,854) | Taka 43,783 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,874 ден (Taka 10,563) | Taka 14,583 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 ден (Taka 461) | Taka 292 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 131 ден (Taka 201) | Taka 606 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,775 ден (Taka 4,264) | Taka 2,177 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,956 ден (Taka 3,005) | Taka 2,485 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,096 ден (Taka 7,830) | Taka 4,501 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,820 ден (Taka 7,407) | Taka 3,784 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 23% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,246,860 ден (Taka 1,915,896) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 68 ден (Taka 104) | Taka 92 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,293 ден (Taka 1,986) | Taka 2,504 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 4% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 203 ден (Taka 312) | Taka 297 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 233 ден (Taka 359) | Taka 476 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,167 ден (Taka 1,793) | Taka 1,238 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 105 ден (Taka 162) | Taka 370 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173 ден (Taka 266) | Taka 304 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 190 ден (Taka 292) | Taka 344 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 47 ден (Taka 73) | Taka 90 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 99 ден (Taka 153) | Taka 110 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 210 ден (Taka 323) | Taka 326 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 789 ден (Taka 1,212) | Taka 1,455 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 572 ден (Taka 879) | Taka 756 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 ден (Taka 1,537) | Taka 2,663 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,385 ден (Taka 2,129) | Taka 4,971 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 182 ден (Taka 279) | Taka 1,315 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 86 ден (Taka 132) | Taka 516 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84 ден (Taka 129) | Taka 564 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 52,980 ден (Taka 81,408) | Taka 35,756 | + 128% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 ден (Taka 45) | Taka 21 | + 117% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,682 ден (Taka 2,584) | Taka 2,557 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 130 ден (Taka 200) | Taka 228 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.537
BDT
/
MKD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,919 prices entered by 408 different people.
Cost of living in Macedonia is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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