Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Macedonia is 26% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Macedonia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 400 ден (Taka 609) | Taka 535 | + 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 ден (Taka 457) | Taka 449 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 150 ден (Taka 229) | Taka 240 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 55 ден (Taka 84) | Taka 102 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | 90 ден (Taka 137) | Taka 133 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 160 ден (Taka 244) | Taka 80 | + 206% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 ден (Taka 267) | Taka 347 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35 ден (Taka 53) | Taka 207 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 ден (Taka 61) | Taka 26 | + 132% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ден (Taka 84) | Taka 571 | - 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 220 ден (Taka 335) | Taka 1,347 | - 75% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 82 ден (Taka 125) | Taka 112 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 ден (Taka 46) | Taka 53 | - 14% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Macedonia is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Macedonia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,000 ден (Taka 53,320) | Taka 43,087 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,031 ден (Taka 25,945) | Taka 21,416 | + 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,186 ден (Taka 7,901) | Taka 4,489 | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,845 ден (Taka 30,233) | Taka 37,342 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,313 ден (Taka 20,281) | Taka 20,129 | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,345 ден (Taka 5,096) | Taka 3,105 | + 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 724 ден (Taka 1,103) | Taka 947 | + 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | 21,633 ден (Taka 32,956) | Taka 36,542 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 ден (Taka 15,234) | Taka 16,205 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 281 ден (Taka 429) | Taka 369 | + 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 125 ден (Taka 190) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Macedonia is 4% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Macedonia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,337 ден (Taka 5,083) | Taka 2,612 | + 95% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,865 ден (Taka 2,841) | Taka 3,117 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,376 ден (Taka 6,666) | Taka 9,947 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,000 ден (Taka 9,141) | Taka 6,827 | + 34% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Macedonia is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Macedonia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,827,630 ден (Taka 2,784,274) | Taka 2,773,830 | + 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 75 ден (Taka 114) | Taka 91 | + 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 ден (Taka 1,828) | Taka 1,696 | + 8% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Macedonia is 41% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Macedonia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 ден (Taka 277) | Taka 296 | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 ден (Taka 269) | Taka 1,395 | - 81% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 ден (Taka 2,285) | Taka 1,191 | + 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 209 ден (Taka 318) | Taka 578 | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 140 ден (Taka 214) | Taka 208 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 ден (Taka 198) | Taka 690 | - 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 ден (Taka 86) | Taka 173 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 65 ден (Taka 99) | Taka 229 | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 ден (Taka 305) | Taka 304 | + 0% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Macedonia is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Macedonia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 991 ден (Taka 1,510) | Taka 1,410 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 600 ден (Taka 914) | Taka 885 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 ден (Taka 3,656) | Taka 1,939 | + 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,779 ден (Taka 2,710) | Taka 3,617 | - 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 216 ден (Taka 329) | Taka 1,328 | - 75% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 94 ден (Taka 143) | Taka 393 | - 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 115 ден (Taka 175) | Taka 600 | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 ден (Taka 53,320) | Taka 35,756 | + 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 ден (Taka 10) | Taka 2.19 | + 352% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,234 ден (Taka 4,926) | Taka 1,057 | + 366% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 156 ден (Taka 237) | Taka 264 | - 10% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |

These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
Exchange rate:
1.523
BDT
/
MKD
Cost of living in Macedonia is about the same as in Bangladesh
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