Cost of living in Macedonia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Macedonia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 725 ден (89元) | 46元 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 305 ден (37元) | 40元 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 ден (30元) | 16元 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 81 ден (10元) | 18元 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 ден (16元) | 19元 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 77 ден (9元) | 11元 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 232 ден (28元) | 63元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 53 ден (6元) | 15元 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 59 ден (7元) | 6元 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 54 ден (7元) | 7元 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 432 ден (53元) | 118元 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 78 ден (10元) | 8元 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 ден (5.28元) | 16元 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 51% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Macedonia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 33,571 ден (4,115元) | 15,059元 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 23,261 ден (2,851元) | 9,006元 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,113 ден (1,117元) | 421元 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,693 ден (2,291元) | 7,547元 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,038 ден (2,088元) | 4,347元 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,075 ден (867元) | 262元 | + 231% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 822 ден (101元) | 115元 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,188 ден (3,700元) | 1,143元 | + 224% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,316 ден (652元) | 589元 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 452 ден (55元) | 39元 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 535 ден (66元) | 51元 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Macedonia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,741 ден (213元) | 529元 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,896 ден (232元) | 248元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,567 ден (560元) | 626元 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,000 ден (490元) | 828元 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Macedonia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,434,760 ден (175,863元) | 161,247元 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 86 ден (11元) | 9元 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,019 ден (247元) | 204元 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Macedonia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 250 ден (31元) | 39元 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 ден (61元) | 27元 | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 ден (86元) | 391元 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 200 ден (25元) | 53元 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 200 ден (25元) | 33元 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 250 ден (31元) | 34元 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 59 ден (7元) | 13元 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 ден (12元) | 15元 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 275 ден (34元) | 74元 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Macedonia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,176 ден (144元) | 265元 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 719 ден (88元) | 110元 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,241 ден (152元) | 1,294元 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,874 ден (230元) | 348元 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 317 ден (39元) | 79元 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 94 ден (11元) | 29元 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 137 ден (17元) | 18元 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,000 ден (4,903元) | 3,321元 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 ден (0.80元) | 0.20元 | + 299% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,259 ден (400元) | 410元 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 149 ден (18元) | 24元 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,519 prices entered by 162 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 20% cheaper than in China
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