Cost of living in Macedonia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 547 ден (69元) | 56元 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 191 ден (24元) | 37元 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 139 ден (18元) | 16元 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 53 ден (7元) | 13元 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 ден (12元) | 14元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 62 ден (8元) | 8元 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 234 ден (30元) | 56元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 ден (4.12元) | 13元 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34 ден (4.30元) | 7元 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 54 ден (7元) | 6元 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 406 ден (51元) | 119元 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 76 ден (10元) | 9元 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 ден (3.48元) | 10元 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 47% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,321 ден (2,567元) | 7,754元 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,031 ден (2,151元) | 4,503元 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,186 ден (655元) | 412元 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,466 ден (2,333元) | 6,949元 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,313 ден (1,682元) | 4,162元 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,345 ден (423元) | 272元 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 708 ден (89元) | 88元 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 21,633 ден (2,733元) | 2,091元 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 ден (1,263元) | 619元 | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 281 ден (36元) | 43元 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 125 ден (16元) | 41元 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,337 ден (422元) | 415元 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,865 ден (236元) | 206元 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,376 ден (553元) | 590元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,000 ден (758元) | 663元 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 433,546 ден (54,769元) | 159,594元 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 63 ден (8元) | 6元 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,441 ден (182元) | 176元 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 ден (23元) | 30元 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 ден (22元) | 36元 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 ден (189元) | 440元 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 209 ден (26元) | 35元 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 140 ден (18元) | 38元 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 149 ден (19元) | 36元 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 ден (7元) | 10元 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73 ден (9元) | 11元 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 176 ден (22元) | 80元 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 991 ден (125元) | 206元 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 490 ден (62元) | 97元 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 ден (303元) | 743元 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,779 ден (225元) | 429元 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 216 ден (27元) | 67元 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 80 ден (10元) | 35元 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 87 ден (11元) | 32元 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 ден (4,421元) | 3,096元 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 ден (0.82元) | 0.68元 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,041 ден (258元) | 481元 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 132 ден (17元) | 23元 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,191 prices entered by 225 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 31% cheaper than in China
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