Cost of living in Macedonia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 309 ден (40元) | 42元 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 280 ден (36元) | 34元 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 ден (21元) | 15元 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 51 ден (7元) | 15元 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 182 ден (23元) | 13元 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 59 ден (8元) | 8元 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 410 ден (53元) | 47元 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 37 ден (4.74元) | 14元 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 ден (3.76元) | 5.82元 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42 ден (5.38元) | 5.43元 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 334 ден (43元) | 103元 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 81 ден (10元) | 8元 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 ден (3.71元) | 14元 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 48% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,018 ден (3,087元) | 8,580元 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,315 ден (1,712元) | 4,449元 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,522 ден (453元) | 386元 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,684 ден (2,016元) | 5,174元 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,066 ден (1,551元) | 3,034元 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,606 ден (206元) | 280元 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 802 ден (103元) | 87元 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,169 ден (2,593元) | 2,283元 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,171 ден (665元) | 525元 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 270 ден (35元) | 38元 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 176 ден (23元) | 50元 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,421 ден (311元) | 443元 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,223 ден (286元) | 233元 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,469 ден (575元) | 593元 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,720 ден (607元) | 532元 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,193,450 ден (153,415元) | 131,184元 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 67 ден (9元) | 7元 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,372 ден (176元) | 151元 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 ден (23元) | 32元 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 ден (23元) | 34元 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 ден (193元) | 357元 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 209 ден (27元) | 40元 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 140 ден (18元) | 50元 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 148 ден (19元) | 33元 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 ден (7元) | 8元 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 105 ден (13元) | 11元 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 206 ден (27元) | 74元 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 600 ден (77元) | 179元 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 459 ден (59元) | 96元 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,203元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,969 ден (253元) | 359元 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 214 ден (28元) | 67元 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 82 ден (11元) | 32元 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 109 ден (14元) | 28元 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 21,005 ден (2,700元) | 3,283元 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 ден (0.79元) | 0.28元 | + 183% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,348 ден (173元) | 312元 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 135 ден (17元) | 20元 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,748 prices entered by 313 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 23% cheaper than in China
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