- Cost of Living
- Macedonia
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 427 ден (R$ 29) | R$ 29 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 191 ден (R$ 13) | R$ 26 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 150 ден (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ден (R$ 3.36) | R$ 3.26 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 ден (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 54 ден (R$ 3.73) | R$ 4.66 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 164 ден (R$ 11) | R$ 15 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 ден (R$ 3.56) | R$ 5.61 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39 ден (R$ 2.68) | R$ 3.26 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 ден (R$ 3.36) | R$ 4.57 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 323 ден (R$ 22) | R$ 40 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 73 ден (R$ 5.01) | R$ 6 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 ден (R$ 1.35) | R$ 3.21 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 25,504 ден (R$ 1,755) | R$ 3,143 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,326 ден (R$ 1,124) | R$ 1,947 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,170 ден (R$ 562) | R$ 623 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,335 ден (R$ 1,056) | R$ 2,114 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,560 ден (R$ 933) | R$ 1,325 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,219 ден (R$ 290) | R$ 405 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 732 ден (R$ 50) | R$ 84 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 22,032 ден (R$ 1,517) | R$ 1,732 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,874 ден (R$ 473) | R$ 430 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 ден (R$ 21) | R$ 21 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 131 ден (R$ 9) | R$ 17 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,775 ден (R$ 191) | R$ 203 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,956 ден (R$ 135) | R$ 183 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,096 ден (R$ 351) | R$ 328 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,820 ден (R$ 332) | R$ 259 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,246,860 ден (R$ 85,826) | R$ 85,971 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 68 ден (R$ 4.68) | R$ 4.28 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,293 ден (R$ 89) | R$ 202 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 43% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 203 ден (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 233 ден (R$ 16) | R$ 46 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,167 ден (R$ 80) | R$ 236 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 105 ден (R$ 7) | R$ 18 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173 ден (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 190 ден (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 47 ден (R$ 3.26) | R$ 6 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 99 ден (R$ 7) | R$ 4.04 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 210 ден (R$ 14) | R$ 39 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 789 ден (R$ 54) | R$ 96 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 572 ден (R$ 39) | R$ 50 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 ден (R$ 69) | R$ 176 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,385 ден (R$ 95) | R$ 175 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 182 ден (R$ 12) | R$ 23 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 86 ден (R$ 5.90) | R$ 9 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84 ден (R$ 5.79) | R$ 11 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 52,980 ден (R$ 3,647) | R$ 2,728 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 ден (R$ 2.01) | R$ 1.12 | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,682 ден (R$ 116) | R$ 116 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 130 ден (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.06883
BRL
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,896 prices entered by 2,651 different people.
Cost of living in Macedonia is 23% cheaper than in Brazil
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