Cost of living in Macedonia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Macedonia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 400 ден (46元) | 43元 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 ден (35元) | 37元 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 150 ден (17元) | 17元 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 55 ден (6元) | 14元 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 90 ден (10元) | 16元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 160 ден (19元) | 9元 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 ден (20元) | 48元 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35 ден (4.04元) | 13元 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 ден (4.62元) | 6元 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ден (6元) | 7元 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 220 ден (25元) | 97元 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 82 ден (9元) | 9元 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 ден (3.47元) | 13元 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 61% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Macedonia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,000 ден (4,044元) | 13,898元 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,031 ден (1,968元) | 8,379元 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,186 ден (599元) | 462元 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,845 ден (2,293元) | 6,525元 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,313 ден (1,538元) | 4,376元 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,345 ден (387元) | 516元 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 724 ден (84元) | 140元 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 21,633 ден (2,499元) | 1,829元 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 ден (1,155元) | 546元 | + 112% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 281 ден (33元) | 50元 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 125 ден (14元) | 66元 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Macedonia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,337 ден (386元) | 511元 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,865 ден (215元) | 288元 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,376 ден (506元) | 654元 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,000 ден (693元) | 844元 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Macedonia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,827,630 ден (211,165元) | 148,501元 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 75 ден (9元) | 8元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 ден (139元) | 206元 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 49% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Macedonia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 ден (21元) | 28元 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 ден (20元) | 27元 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 ден (173元) | 386元 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 209 ден (24元) | 30元 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 140 ден (16元) | 19元 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 ден (15元) | 44元 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 ден (7元) | 21元 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 65 ден (8元) | 16元 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 ден (23元) | 82元 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Macedonia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 991 ден (115元) | 260元 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 600 ден (69元) | 122元 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 ден (277元) | 417元 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,779 ден (206元) | 319元 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 216 ден (25元) | 90元 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 94 ден (11元) | 31元 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 115 ден (13元) | 19元 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 ден (4,044元) | 2,968元 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 ден (0.75元) | 0.24元 | + 208% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,234 ден (374元) | 410元 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 156 ден (18元) | 38元 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,201 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 34% cheaper than in China
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