Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 429 ден (Taka 640) | Taka 264 | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 219 ден (Taka 327) | Taka 397 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 ден (Taka 240) | Taka 160 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 53 ден (Taka 80) | Taka 81 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 112 ден (Taka 167) | Taka 116 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 72 ден (Taka 107) | Taka 52 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 190 ден (Taka 284) | Taka 434 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 42 ден (Taka 63) | Taka 186 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33 ден (Taka 49) | Taka 25 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 47 ден (Taka 70) | Taka 426 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 326 ден (Taka 486) | Taka 1,872 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 76 ден (Taka 113) | Taka 102 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 ден (Taka 42) | Taka 41 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 31% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,644 ден (Taka 33,802) | Taka 46,240 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,258 ден (Taka 22,777) | Taka 27,702 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,102 ден (Taka 4,631) | Taka 4,496 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,637 ден (Taka 21,850) | Taka 34,541 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,662 ден (Taka 15,916) | Taka 19,179 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,048 ден (Taka 3,057) | Taka 3,784 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 880 ден (Taka 1,313) | Taka 1,257 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,169 ден (Taka 30,108) | Taka 35,775 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,171 ден (Taka 7,720) | Taka 12,836 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 270 ден (Taka 404) | Taka 341 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 182 ден (Taka 271) | Taka 1,289 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 91% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,421 ден (Taka 3,614) | Taka 1,687 | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,115 ден (Taka 3,157) | Taka 1,618 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,889 ден (Taka 7,298) | Taka 4,829 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,720 ден (Taka 7,045) | Taka 3,696 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,193,450 ден (Taka 1,781,562) | Taka 2,174,310 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 69 ден (Taka 103) | Taka 95 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,398 ден (Taka 2,087) | Taka 2,580 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 ден (Taka 271) | Taka 189 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 ден (Taka 264) | Taka 588 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ден (Taka 2,986) | Taka 914 | + 227% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 209 ден (Taka 312) | Taka 560 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 ден (Taka 289) | Taka 256 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 154 ден (Taka 230) | Taka 340 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 ден (Taka 72) | Taka 87 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 116 ден (Taka 173) | Taka 102 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 180 ден (Taka 268) | Taka 231 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 16% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 645 ден (Taka 963) | Taka 1,040 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 391 ден (Taka 583) | Taka 878 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 ден (Taka 1,493) | Taka 2,026 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,257 ден (Taka 1,876) | Taka 2,200 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 296 ден (Taka 442) | Taka 1,227 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 ден (Taka 150) | Taka 362 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 109 ден (Taka 163) | Taka 540 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 21,005 ден (Taka 31,356) | Taka 35,756 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 ден (Taka 9) | Taka 1.70 | + 438% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,348 ден (Taka 2,013) | Taka 1,903 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 134 ден (Taka 200) | Taka 270 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,527 prices entered by 161 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.493
BDT
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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