Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Macedonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 429 ден (R$ 39) | R$ 34 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 272 ден (R$ 25) | R$ 33 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 211 ден (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 78 ден (R$ 7) | R$ 5.75 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 118 ден (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 102 ден (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 232 ден (R$ 21) | R$ 25 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 48 ден (R$ 4.36) | R$ 9 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 53 ден (R$ 4.78) | R$ 5.82 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 ден (R$ 4.74) | R$ 5.96 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 826 ден (R$ 75) | R$ 44 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 81 ден (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 ден (R$ 2.84) | R$ 4.58 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Macedonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 31,266 ден (R$ 2,825) | R$ 3,542 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,000 ден (R$ 2,259) | R$ 2,467 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,000 ден (R$ 542) | R$ 663 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,958 ден (R$ 1,803) | R$ 2,697 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,000 ден (R$ 1,446) | R$ 1,722 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 ден (R$ 452) | R$ 612 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 572 ден (R$ 52) | R$ 89 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,000 ден (R$ 2,259) | R$ 2,006 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 ден (R$ 316) | R$ 636 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 400 ден (R$ 36) | R$ 29 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 ден (R$ 23) | R$ 20 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Macedonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 ден (R$ 181) | R$ 250 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 ден (R$ 181) | R$ 246 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,000 ден (R$ 361) | R$ 388 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,000 ден (R$ 361) | R$ 297 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Macedonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,869,010 ден (R$ 168,879) | R$ 109,173 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 92 ден (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,309 ден (R$ 118) | R$ 228 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Macedonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 ден (R$ 16) | R$ 22 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 ден (R$ 16) | R$ 48 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 ден (R$ 136) | R$ 258 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 209 ден (R$ 19) | R$ 21 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 140 ден (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 ден (R$ 12) | R$ 18 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 ден (R$ 5.11) | R$ 7 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 65 ден (R$ 5.87) | R$ 4.87 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 ден (R$ 18) | R$ 52 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Macedonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,019 ден (R$ 92) | R$ 108 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 799 ден (R$ 72) | R$ 63 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 ден (R$ 136) | R$ 207 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,200 ден (R$ 108) | R$ 192 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 ден (R$ 27) | R$ 28 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 ден (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 117 ден (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,254 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 ден (R$ 0.59) | R$ 1.29 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,144 ден (R$ 284) | R$ 126 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 156 ден (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,908 prices entered by 1,712 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 13% cheaper than in Brazil
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