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 | 400 ден (R$ 41) | R$ 29 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 ден (R$ 31) | R$ 29 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 150 ден (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 55 ден (R$ 5.63) | R$ 4.15 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 90 ден (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 ден (R$ 7) | R$ 5.78 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 ден (R$ 18) | R$ 19 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35 ден (R$ 3.58) | R$ 7 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 ден (R$ 4.09) | R$ 4.50 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ден (R$ 5.63) | R$ 5.51 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 220 ден (R$ 23) | R$ 42 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 82 ден (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 ден (R$ 3.07) | R$ 3.57 | - 14% | |
| 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 | 35,000 ден (R$ 3,580) | R$ 3,033 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,031 ден (R$ 1,742) | R$ 2,024 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,186 ден (R$ 531) | R$ 574 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,845 ден (R$ 2,030) | R$ 2,247 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,313 ден (R$ 1,362) | R$ 1,472 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,345 ден (R$ 342) | R$ 449 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 724 ден (R$ 74) | R$ 80 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 21,633 ден (R$ 2,213) | R$ 1,814 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 ден (R$ 1,023) | R$ 535 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 281 ден (R$ 29) | R$ 24 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 125 ден (R$ 13) | R$ 18 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Macedonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,337 ден (R$ 341) | R$ 207 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,865 ден (R$ 191) | R$ 192 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,376 ден (R$ 448) | R$ 340 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,000 ден (R$ 614) | R$ 253 | + 143% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Macedonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,827,630 ден (R$ 186,963) | R$ 98,908 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 75 ден (R$ 8) | R$ 5.97 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 ден (R$ 102) | R$ 222 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Macedonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 ден (R$ 19) | R$ 18 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 ден (R$ 18) | R$ 46 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 ден (R$ 153) | R$ 231 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 209 ден (R$ 21) | R$ 18 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 140 ден (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 ден (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 ден (R$ 5.78) | R$ 5.86 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 65 ден (R$ 7) | R$ 4.66 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 176 ден (R$ 18) | R$ 48 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Macedonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 991 ден (R$ 101) | R$ 92 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 600 ден (R$ 61) | R$ 54 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 ден (R$ 246) | R$ 190 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,779 ден (R$ 182) | R$ 183 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 216 ден (R$ 22) | R$ 28 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 94 ден (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 115 ден (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 ден (R$ 3,580) | R$ 3,724 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 ден (R$ 0.67) | R$ 1.27 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,234 ден (R$ 331) | R$ 127 | + 161% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 188 ден (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,332 prices entered by 2,123 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is about the same as in Brazil
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