Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Macedonia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 456 ден (Taka 1,011) | Taka 253 | + 299% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 330 ден (Taka 732) | Taka 506 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 241 ден (Taka 535) | Taka 234 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 ден (Taka 162) | Taka 91 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 129 ден (Taka 287) | Taka 150 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 ден (Taka 151) | Taka 78 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 313 ден (Taka 695) | Taka 476 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 56 ден (Taka 124) | Taka 307 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 38 ден (Taka 85) | Taka 56 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 68 ден (Taka 151) | Taka 407 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 646 ден (Taka 1,432) | Taka 1,609 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 85 ден (Taka 189) | Taka 136 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 42 ден (Taka 93) | Taka 72 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 51% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Macedonia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,951 ден (Taka 81,928) | Taka 40,565 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,398 ден (Taka 47,443) | Taka 22,239 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,592 ден (Taka 16,833) | Taka 4,221 | + 299% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,700 ден (Taka 52,547) | Taka 50,272 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,662 ден (Taka 34,725) | Taka 31,111 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,420 ден (Taka 14,234) | Taka 5,000 | + 185% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 838 ден (Taka 1,858) | Taka 1,266 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,656 ден (Taka 63,536) | Taka 49,805 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,842 ден (Taka 15,169) | Taka 15,000 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 475 ден (Taka 1,054) | Taka 568 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 603 ден (Taka 1,337) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 148% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 148% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Macedonia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,982 ден (Taka 8,829) | Taka 2,505 | + 253% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,785 ден (Taka 3,958) | Taka 2,407 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,238 ден (Taka 13,830) | Taka 5,268 | + 163% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,170 ден (Taka 15,896) | Taka 4,284 | + 271% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 7% 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 3,181,113) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 88 ден (Taka 195) | Taka 110 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,119 ден (Taka 2,481) | Taka 2,433 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 124% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Macedonia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 288 ден (Taka 639) | Taka 250 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 375 ден (Taka 832) | Taka 308 | + 170% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,231 ден (Taka 7,163) | Taka 1,500 | + 378% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 190 ден (Taka 421) | Taka 360 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 287 ден (Taka 637) | Taka 191 | + 233% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 240 ден (Taka 533) | Taka 794 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 64 ден (Taka 141) | Taka 158 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 195 ден (Taka 433) | Taka 200 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 609 ден (Taka 1,351) | Taka 205 | + 558% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Macedonia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,231 ден (Taka 2,729) | Taka 1,513 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 755 ден (Taka 1,674) | Taka 1,024 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 ден (Taka 4,434) | Taka 3,000 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,601 ден (Taka 5,767) | Taka 3,597 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 290 ден (Taka 642) | Taka 1,519 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 143 ден (Taka 317) | Taka 253 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 118 ден (Taka 262) | Taka 580 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,000 ден (Taka 88,687) | Taka 35,756 | + 148% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 ден (Taka 44) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,092 ден (Taka 4,638) | Taka 2,307 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 ден (Taka 332) | Taka 327 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 456 prices entered by 212 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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BDT
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MKD
Cost of living in Macedonia is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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