Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Georgia
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Macedonia is 8% cheaper than in Georgia | ||||
Macedonia | Georgia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 776 ден (36 Lari) | 35 Lari | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 327 ден (15 Lari) | 24 Lari | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 255 ден (12 Lari) | 9 Lari | + 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 ден (3.50 Lari) | 5.27 Lari | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | 139 ден (7 Lari) | 7 Lari | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 77 ден (3.61 Lari) | 5.63 Lari | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 235 ден (11 Lari) | 13 Lari | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 57 ден (2.67 Lari) | 3.74 Lari | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 47 ден (2.20 Lari) | 2.03 Lari | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 58 ден (2.71 Lari) | 4.00 Lari | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 331 ден (16 Lari) | 23 Lari | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 96 ден (4.49 Lari) | 4.31 Lari | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 ден (2.47 Lari) | 1.73 Lari | + 43% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Macedonia is 27% cheaper than in Georgia | ||||
Macedonia | Georgia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,662 ден (1,864 Lari) | 3,921 Lari | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,511 ден (1,199 Lari) | 2,344 Lari | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,801 ден (367 Lari) | 204 Lari | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 28,140 ден (1,323 Lari) | 2,479 Lari | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,534 ден (965 Lari) | 1,484 Lari | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,942 ден (326 Lari) | 148 Lari | + 120% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,054 ден (50 Lari) | 32 Lari | + 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | 28,656 ден (1,347 Lari) | 1,080 Lari | + 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,842 ден (322 Lari) | 336 Lari | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 589 ден (28 Lari) | 33 Lari | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 531 ден (25 Lari) | 19 Lari | + 32% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Macedonia is 20% cheaper than in Georgia | ||||
Macedonia | Georgia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,843 ден (228 Lari) | 247 Lari | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,402 ден (113 Lari) | 147 Lari | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,033 ден (237 Lari) | 358 Lari | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,583 ден (262 Lari) | 300 Lari | - 13% | |
Transportation | + 40% | |||
Transportation in Macedonia is 40% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
Macedonia | Georgia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,434,760 ден (67,440 Lari) | 70,000 Lari | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 84 ден (3.93 Lari) | 2.94 Lari | + 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,858 ден (87 Lari) | 42 Lari | + 110% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Macedonia is 19% cheaper than in Georgia | ||||
Macedonia | Georgia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 280 ден (13 Lari) | 25 Lari | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 698 ден (33 Lari) | 32 Lari | + 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,958 ден (92 Lari) | 86 Lari | + 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 242 ден (11 Lari) | 17 Lari | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 206 ден (10 Lari) | 12 Lari | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 239 ден (11 Lari) | 12 Lari | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 92 ден (4.31 Lari) | 7 Lari | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 121 ден (5.69 Lari) | 9 Lari | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 305 ден (14 Lari) | 33 Lari | - 57% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Macedonia is 21% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
Macedonia | Georgia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,397 ден (66 Lari) | 68 Lari | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 672 ден (32 Lari) | 21 Lari | + 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,232 ден (58 Lari) | 52 Lari | + 11% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,556 ден (120 Lari) | 130 Lari | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 294 ден (14 Lari) | 20 Lari | - 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 164 ден (8 Lari) | 9 Lari | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 152 ден (7 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,000 ден (1,880 Lari) | 2,493 Lari | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 ден (0.94 Lari) | 0.35 Lari | + 167% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,686 ден (173 Lari) | 123 Lari | + 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 167 ден (8 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 12% | |
TOTAL | - 1% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 716 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.04700
GEL
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Cost of living in Macedonia is about the same as in Georgia
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