Cost of living in Macedonia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Macedonia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 456 ден (61元) | 41元 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 330 ден (44元) | 38元 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 241 ден (32元) | 15元 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 ден (10元) | 14元 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 129 ден (17元) | 16元 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 ден (9元) | 10元 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 313 ден (42元) | 50元 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 56 ден (7元) | 16元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 38 ден (5.14元) | 6元 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 68 ден (9元) | 7元 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 646 ден (86元) | 89元 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 85 ден (11元) | 8元 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 42 ден (5.62元) | 13元 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Macedonia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,951 ден (4,937元) | 11,256元 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,398 ден (2,859元) | 5,248元 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,592 ден (1,014元) | 450元 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,700 ден (3,166元) | 6,564元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,662 ден (2,092元) | 3,518元 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,420 ден (858元) | 296元 | + 190% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 838 ден (112元) | 100元 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,656 ден (3,829元) | 1,460元 | + 162% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,842 ден (914元) | 553元 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 475 ден (64元) | 43元 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 603 ден (81元) | 50元 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Macedonia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,982 ден (532元) | 418元 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,785 ден (239元) | 302元 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,238 ден (833元) | 553元 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,170 ден (958元) | 705元 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| 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 | 1,434,760 ден (191,690元) | 137,169元 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 88 ден (12元) | 8元 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,119 ден (149元) | 228元 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Macedonia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 288 ден (39元) | 45元 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 375 ден (50元) | 59元 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,231 ден (432元) | 114元 | + 279% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 190 ден (25元) | 67元 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 287 ден (38元) | 57元 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 240 ден (32元) | 25元 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 64 ден (8元) | 6元 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 195 ден (26元) | 15元 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 609 ден (81元) | 64元 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Macedonia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,231 ден (164元) | 169元 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 755 ден (101元) | 100元 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 ден (267元) | 1,179元 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,601 ден (348元) | 320元 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 290 ден (39元) | 81元 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 143 ден (19元) | 28元 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 118 ден (16元) | 19元 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,000 ден (5,344元) | 3,680元 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 ден (2.67元) | 0.34元 | + 698% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,092 ден (279元) | 394元 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 158 ден (21元) | 25元 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 795 prices entered by 129 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is about the same as in China
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