Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Macedonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 456 ден (R$ 46) | R$ 39 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 330 ден (R$ 34) | R$ 37 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 241 ден (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 ден (R$ 7) | R$ 5.57 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 129 ден (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 ден (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 313 ден (R$ 32) | R$ 25 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 56 ден (R$ 5.72) | R$ 12 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 38 ден (R$ 3.92) | R$ 7 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 68 ден (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 646 ден (R$ 66) | R$ 48 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 85 ден (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 42 ден (R$ 4.29) | R$ 4.46 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Macedonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,951 ден (R$ 3,769) | R$ 4,157 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,398 ден (R$ 2,182) | R$ 2,687 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,592 ден (R$ 774) | R$ 746 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,700 ден (R$ 2,417) | R$ 3,032 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,662 ден (R$ 1,597) | R$ 2,051 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,420 ден (R$ 655) | R$ 514 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 838 ден (R$ 85) | R$ 89 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,656 ден (R$ 2,923) | R$ 1,789 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,842 ден (R$ 698) | R$ 628 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 475 ден (R$ 48) | R$ 29 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 603 ден (R$ 62) | R$ 22 | + 182% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Macedonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,982 ден (R$ 406) | R$ 283 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,785 ден (R$ 182) | R$ 283 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,238 ден (R$ 636) | R$ 409 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,170 ден (R$ 731) | R$ 311 | + 135% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Macedonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,434,760 ден (R$ 146,335) | R$ 117,675 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 88 ден (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,119 ден (R$ 114) | R$ 241 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Macedonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 288 ден (R$ 29) | R$ 22 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 375 ден (R$ 38) | R$ 49 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,231 ден (R$ 330) | R$ 275 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 190 ден (R$ 19) | R$ 23 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 287 ден (R$ 29) | R$ 14 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 240 ден (R$ 25) | R$ 21 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 64 ден (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 195 ден (R$ 20) | R$ 6.00 | + 232% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 609 ден (R$ 62) | R$ 57 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Macedonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,231 ден (R$ 126) | R$ 115 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 755 ден (R$ 77) | R$ 59 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 ден (R$ 204) | R$ 242 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,601 ден (R$ 265) | R$ 240 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 290 ден (R$ 30) | R$ 32 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 143 ден (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 118 ден (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,000 ден (R$ 4,080) | R$ 3,574 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 ден (R$ 2.04) | R$ 1.31 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,092 ден (R$ 213) | R$ 142 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 ден (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 15,039 prices entered by 1,541 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is about the same as in Brazil
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