Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Brazil
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Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in Macedonia is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Macedonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 776 ден (R$ 69) | R$ 36 | + 90% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 327 ден (R$ 29) | R$ 35 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 255 ден (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 116% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 ден (R$ 7) | R$ 5.17 | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 139 ден (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 77 ден (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 235 ден (R$ 21) | R$ 24 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 57 ден (R$ 5.03) | R$ 10 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 47 ден (R$ 4.13) | R$ 6 | - 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 58 ден (R$ 5.10) | R$ 5.86 | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 331 ден (R$ 29) | R$ 44 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 96 ден (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 ден (R$ 4.65) | R$ 4.50 | + 3% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Macedonia is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Macedonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,662 ден (R$ 3,508) | R$ 3,821 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,511 ден (R$ 2,257) | R$ 2,416 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,801 ден (R$ 690) | R$ 673 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 28,140 ден (R$ 2,489) | R$ 2,756 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,534 ден (R$ 1,816) | R$ 1,661 | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,942 ден (R$ 614) | R$ 557 | + 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,054 ден (R$ 93) | R$ 90 | + 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | 28,656 ден (R$ 2,535) | R$ 1,914 | + 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,842 ден (R$ 605) | R$ 655 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 589 ден (R$ 52) | R$ 31 | + 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 531 ден (R$ 47) | R$ 21 | + 123% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Macedonia is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Macedonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,843 ден (R$ 428) | R$ 253 | + 69% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,402 ден (R$ 212) | R$ 262 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,033 ден (R$ 445) | R$ 411 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,583 ден (R$ 494) | R$ 321 | + 54% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Macedonia is 12% 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$ 126,912) | R$ 110,768 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 84 ден (R$ 7) | R$ 5.65 | + 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,858 ден (R$ 164) | R$ 241 | - 32% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Macedonia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Macedonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 280 ден (R$ 25) | R$ 20 | + 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 698 ден (R$ 62) | R$ 48 | + 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,958 ден (R$ 173) | R$ 275 | - 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 242 ден (R$ 21) | R$ 23 | - 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 206 ден (R$ 18) | R$ 14 | + 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 239 ден (R$ 21) | R$ 19 | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 92 ден (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 121 ден (R$ 11) | R$ 5.39 | + 98% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 305 ден (R$ 27) | R$ 59 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Macedonia is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Macedonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,397 ден (R$ 124) | R$ 109 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 672 ден (R$ 59) | R$ 62 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,232 ден (R$ 109) | R$ 251 | - 57% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,556 ден (R$ 226) | R$ 224 | + 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 294 ден (R$ 26) | R$ 30 | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 164 ден (R$ 14) | R$ 14 | + 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 152 ден (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,000 ден (R$ 3,538) | R$ 4,068 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 ден (R$ 1.77) | R$ 1.11 | + 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,686 ден (R$ 326) | R$ 135 | + 141% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 167 ден (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 31% | |
TOTAL | + 4% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,732 prices entered by 1,843 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 4% more expensive than in Brazil
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