Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 547 ден (R$ 59) | R$ 28 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 191 ден (R$ 21) | R$ 27 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 139 ден (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ден (R$ 5.23) | R$ 3.81 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 104 ден (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 62 ден (R$ 7) | R$ 5.51 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 234 ден (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 ден (R$ 3.91) | R$ 7 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34 ден (R$ 3.67) | R$ 4.40 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42 ден (R$ 4.49) | R$ 4.80 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 406 ден (R$ 44) | R$ 38 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 76 ден (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 ден (R$ 3.16) | R$ 3.34 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,321 ден (R$ 2,193) | R$ 3,129 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,031 ден (R$ 1,838) | R$ 1,846 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,186 ден (R$ 560) | R$ 494 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,466 ден (R$ 1,993) | R$ 2,105 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,313 ден (R$ 1,437) | R$ 1,300 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,345 ден (R$ 361) | R$ 344 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 708 ден (R$ 76) | R$ 79 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 21,633 ден (R$ 2,335) | R$ 1,635 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 ден (R$ 1,079) | R$ 463 | + 133% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 281 ден (R$ 30) | R$ 23 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 125 ден (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,553 ден (R$ 276) | R$ 212 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,755 ден (R$ 189) | R$ 191 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,959 ден (R$ 427) | R$ 324 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,000 ден (R$ 648) | R$ 244 | + 166% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 433,546 ден (R$ 46,788) | R$ 89,247 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 63 ден (R$ 7) | R$ 4.39 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,441 ден (R$ 156) | R$ 218 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 ден (R$ 20) | R$ 16 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 ден (R$ 19) | R$ 39 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 ден (R$ 162) | R$ 216 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 209 ден (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 140 ден (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 149 ден (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 ден (R$ 6) | R$ 5.80 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73 ден (R$ 8) | R$ 3.95 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 190 ден (R$ 21) | R$ 42 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 991 ден (R$ 107) | R$ 95 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 490 ден (R$ 53) | R$ 52 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 ден (R$ 259) | R$ 226 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,779 ден (R$ 192) | R$ 188 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 216 ден (R$ 23) | R$ 25 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 80 ден (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 87 ден (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 ден (R$ 3,777) | R$ 3,550 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 ден (R$ 0.70) | R$ 1.26 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,041 ден (R$ 220) | R$ 116 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 132 ден (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14,968 prices entered by 1,528 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is about the same as in Brazil
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