Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 429 ден (R$ 32) | R$ 28 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 219 ден (R$ 17) | R$ 26 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 ден (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 53 ден (R$ 4.02) | R$ 3.40 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 112 ден (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 72 ден (R$ 5.39) | R$ 5.44 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 190 ден (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 42 ден (R$ 3.18) | R$ 5.99 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33 ден (R$ 2.49) | R$ 3.91 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 47 ден (R$ 3.54) | R$ 4.54 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 326 ден (R$ 25) | R$ 40 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 76 ден (R$ 5.69) | R$ 7 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 ден (R$ 2.12) | R$ 3.28 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 39% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,644 ден (R$ 1,706) | R$ 3,124 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,258 ден (R$ 1,149) | R$ 1,839 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,102 ден (R$ 234) | R$ 525 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,637 ден (R$ 1,103) | R$ 1,939 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,662 ден (R$ 803) | R$ 1,287 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,048 ден (R$ 154) | R$ 355 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 880 ден (R$ 66) | R$ 79 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,169 ден (R$ 1,519) | R$ 1,586 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,171 ден (R$ 390) | R$ 430 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 270 ден (R$ 20) | R$ 22 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 182 ден (R$ 14) | R$ 16 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,789 ден (R$ 210) | R$ 195 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,115 ден (R$ 159) | R$ 168 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,057 ден (R$ 381) | R$ 308 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,720 ден (R$ 356) | R$ 243 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,193,450 ден (R$ 89,904) | R$ 86,892 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 69 ден (R$ 5.22) | R$ 4.33 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,398 ден (R$ 105) | R$ 214 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 ден (R$ 14) | R$ 18 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 ден (R$ 13) | R$ 42 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ден (R$ 151) | R$ 233 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 209 ден (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 ден (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 154 ден (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 ден (R$ 3.66) | R$ 5.55 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 116 ден (R$ 9) | R$ 3.89 | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 185 ден (R$ 14) | R$ 38 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 42% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 645 ден (R$ 49) | R$ 97 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 402 ден (R$ 30) | R$ 49 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 ден (R$ 75) | R$ 199 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,257 ден (R$ 95) | R$ 173 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 296 ден (R$ 22) | R$ 23 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 ден (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 109 ден (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 21,005 ден (R$ 1,582) | R$ 2,779 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 ден (R$ 0.46) | R$ 1.16 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,348 ден (R$ 102) | R$ 112 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 135 ден (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,183 prices entered by 1,308 different people.
Cost of living in Macedonia is 26% cheaper than in Brazil
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