Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | + 33% | |||
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Food in Macedonia is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 547 ден (R$ 60) | R$ 28 | + 114% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 191 ден (R$ 21) | R$ 27 | - 22% | |
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$ 5.34) | R$ 3.88 | + 38% | |
12 eggs, large | 104 ден (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 62 ден (R$ 7) | R$ 5.58 | + 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 234 ден (R$ 26) | R$ 17 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 ден (R$ 3.99) | R$ 7 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34 ден (R$ 3.74) | R$ 4.56 | - 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42 ден (R$ 4.58) | R$ 4.82 | - 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 406 ден (R$ 45) | R$ 38 | + 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 76 ден (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 ден (R$ 3.23) | R$ 3.37 | - 4% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
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$ 2,236) | R$ 3,115 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,031 ден (R$ 1,874) | R$ 1,814 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,186 ден (R$ 571) | R$ 493 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,466 ден (R$ 2,032) | R$ 2,061 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,313 ден (R$ 1,465) | R$ 1,276 | + 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,345 ден (R$ 368) | R$ 357 | + 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 708 ден (R$ 78) | R$ 79 | - 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | 21,633 ден (R$ 2,381) | R$ 1,672 | + 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 ден (R$ 1,101) | R$ 471 | + 134% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 281 ден (R$ 31) | R$ 22 | + 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 125 ден (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 20% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Macedonia is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,553 ден (R$ 281) | R$ 209 | + 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,755 ден (R$ 193) | R$ 192 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,959 ден (R$ 436) | R$ 324 | + 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,000 ден (R$ 660) | R$ 247 | + 168% | |
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$ 47,713) | R$ 87,728 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 63 ден (R$ 7) | R$ 4.43 | + 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,441 ден (R$ 159) | R$ 223 | - 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 | + 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 ден (R$ 19) | R$ 41 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 ден (R$ 165) | R$ 217 | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 209 ден (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 140 ден (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 149 ден (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 ден (R$ 6) | R$ 5.93 | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 73 ден (R$ 8) | R$ 4.07 | + 97% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 190 ден (R$ 21) | R$ 43 | - 52% | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Macedonia is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 991 ден (R$ 109) | R$ 94 | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 490 ден (R$ 54) | R$ 53 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 ден (R$ 264) | R$ 219 | + 21% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,779 ден (R$ 196) | R$ 183 | + 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 216 ден (R$ 24) | R$ 25 | - 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 80 ден (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 87 ден (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 2% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 ден (R$ 3,852) | R$ 3,532 | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 ден (R$ 0.72) | R$ 1.27 | - 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,041 ден (R$ 225) | R$ 117 | + 92% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 132 ден (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 41% | |
TOTAL | + 2% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is about the same as in Brazil
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