Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 4% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 547 ден (Taka 900) | Taka 228 | + 294% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 191 ден (Taka 314) | Taka 356 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 139 ден (Taka 229) | Taka 197 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ден (Taka 80) | Taka 76 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 104 ден (Taka 171) | Taka 107 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 62 ден (Taka 102) | Taka 57 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 234 ден (Taka 385) | Taka 490 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 ден (Taka 60) | Taka 162 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34 ден (Taka 56) | Taka 30 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42 ден (Taka 68) | Taka 442 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 406 ден (Taka 669) | Taka 1,508 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 76 ден (Taka 126) | Taka 103 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 ден (Taka 48) | Taka 41 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,321 ден (Taka 33,436) | Taka 64,159 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,031 ден (Taka 28,022) | Taka 34,169 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,186 ден (Taka 8,533) | Taka 4,050 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,466 ден (Taka 30,383) | Taka 39,073 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,313 ден (Taka 21,905) | Taka 22,885 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,345 ден (Taka 5,504) | Taka 4,140 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 708 ден (Taka 1,165) | Taka 1,099 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 21,633 ден (Taka 35,594) | Taka 37,254 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 ден (Taka 16,454) | Taka 15,000 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 281 ден (Taka 463) | Taka 411 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 125 ден (Taka 206) | Taka 621 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,553 ден (Taka 4,201) | Taka 1,987 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,755 ден (Taka 2,887) | Taka 2,314 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,959 ден (Taka 6,514) | Taka 6,592 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,000 ден (Taka 9,872) | Taka 4,454 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 29% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 433,546 ден (Taka 713,352) | Taka 2,966,090 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 63 ден (Taka 103) | Taka 94 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,441 ден (Taka 2,372) | Taka 2,108 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 ден (Taka 299) | Taka 129 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 ден (Taka 291) | Taka 491 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 ден (Taka 2,468) | Taka 1,039 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 209 ден (Taka 343) | Taka 405 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 140 ден (Taka 231) | Taka 230 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 149 ден (Taka 246) | Taka 411 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 ден (Taka 93) | Taka 82 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73 ден (Taka 120) | Taka 100 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 190 ден (Taka 313) | Taka 240 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 991 ден (Taka 1,631) | Taka 1,281 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 490 ден (Taka 806) | Taka 958 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 ден (Taka 3,949) | Taka 2,373 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,779 ден (Taka 2,927) | Taka 2,103 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 216 ден (Taka 356) | Taka 1,179 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 80 ден (Taka 131) | Taka 284 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 87 ден (Taka 144) | Taka 633 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 ден (Taka 57,589) | Taka 35,756 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 ден (Taka 11) | Taka 6.00 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,041 ден (Taka 3,359) | Taka 1,420 | + 137% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 132 ден (Taka 218) | Taka 263 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,463 prices entered by 305 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.645
BDT
/
MKD
Cost of living in Macedonia is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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