- Cost of Living
- Macedonia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macedonia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 388 ден (49元) | 50元 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 146 ден (18元) | 34元 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 136 ден (17元) | 15元 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ден (6元) | 15元 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 83 ден (10元) | 16元 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 54 ден (7元) | 8元 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 164 ден (21元) | 57元 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 ден (6元) | 14元 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39 ден (4.87元) | 7元 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48 ден (6元) | 5.59元 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 323 ден (40元) | 114元 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 74 ден (9元) | 7元 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 ден (2.36元) | 12元 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 23,552 ден (2,951元) | 9,327元 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,326 ден (2,045元) | 4,302元 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,170 ден (1,023元) | 439元 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,335 ден (1,921元) | 5,529元 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,403 ден (1,429元) | 3,479元 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,219 ден (528元) | 307元 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 732 ден (92元) | 86元 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 21,621 ден (2,709元) | 2,131元 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,874 ден (861元) | 703元 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 ден (38元) | 36元 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 131 ден (16元) | 38元 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,775 ден (348元) | 556元 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,956 ден (245元) | 260元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,694 ден (588元) | 624元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,820 ден (604元) | 694元 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,246,860 ден (156,203元) | 143,509元 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 68 ден (9元) | 7元 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,293 ден (162元) | 156元 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 203 ден (25元) | 26元 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 233 ден (29元) | 30元 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 493元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 105 ден (13元) | 29元 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173 ден (22元) | 36元 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 190 ден (24元) | 36元 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 47 ден (5.94元) | 9元 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 99 ден (12元) | 13元 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 210 ден (26元) | 57元 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 789 ден (99元) | 149元 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 572 ден (72元) | 86元 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 ден (125元) | 777元 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,385 ден (174元) | 375元 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 182 ден (23元) | 58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) | 33元 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 52,980 ден (6,637元) | 3,255元 | + 104% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 ден (3.66元) | 1.04元 | + 254% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,682 ден (211元) | 309元 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 135 ден (17元) | 20元 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 20% cheaper than in China
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