- Cost of Living
- Macedonia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macedonia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 427 ден (55元) | 53元 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 191 ден (24元) | 33元 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 150 ден (19元) | 15元 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ден (6元) | 16元 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 ден (11元) | 16元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 54 ден (7元) | 8元 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 164 ден (21元) | 63元 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 ден (7元) | 13元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39 ден (4.98元) | 7元 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 ден (6元) | 5.64元 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 323 ден (41元) | 114元 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 73 ден (9元) | 8元 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 ден (2.51元) | 12元 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 23,552 ден (3,014元) | 9,680元 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,326 ден (2,089元) | 4,478元 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,170 ден (1,045元) | 425元 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,335 ден (1,962元) | 5,710元 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,560 ден (1,735元) | 3,523元 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,219 ден (540元) | 305元 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 732 ден (94元) | 88元 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 22,032 ден (2,819元) | 2,242元 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,874 ден (880元) | 678元 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 ден (38元) | 40元 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 131 ден (17元) | 39元 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,775 ден (355元) | 554元 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,956 ден (250元) | 280元 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,096 ден (652元) | 614元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,820 ден (617元) | 672元 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,246,860 ден (159,537元) | 145,666元 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 68 ден (9元) | 7元 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,293 ден (165元) | 154元 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 203 ден (26元) | 26元 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 233 ден (30元) | 32元 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,167 ден (149元) | 425元 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 105 ден (13元) | 30元 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173 ден (22元) | 37元 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 190 ден (24元) | 38元 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 47 ден (6元) | 10元 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 99 ден (13元) | 14元 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 210 ден (27元) | 59元 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 789 ден (101元) | 159元 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 572 ден (73元) | 86元 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 ден (128元) | 723元 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,385 ден (177元) | 375元 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 182 ден (23元) | 60元 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 86 ден (11元) | 34元 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84 ден (11元) | 34元 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 52,980 ден (6,779元) | 3,310元 | + 105% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 ден (3.74元) | 0.98元 | + 281% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,682 ден (215元) | 300元 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 130 ден (17元) | 20元 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 20% cheaper than in China
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