Cost of living in Macedonia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macedonia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 429 ден (₨619) | ₨371 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 272 ден (₨392) | ₨339 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 211 ден (₨305) | ₨172 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 78 ден (₨113) | ₨55 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 118 ден (₨170) | ₨90 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 102 ден (₨147) | ₨45 | + 230% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 232 ден (₨336) | ₨236 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 48 ден (₨70) | ₨162 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 53 ден (₨76) | ₨32 | + 142% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 ден (₨76) | ₨158 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 826 ден (₨1,193) | ₨769 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 81 ден (₨117) | ₨88 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 ден (₨45) | ₨39 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macedonia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 31,266 ден (₨45,166) | ₨46,976 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,000 ден (₨36,114) | ₨26,959 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,000 ден (₨8,667) | ₨5,564 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,958 ден (₨28,831) | ₨24,930 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,000 ден (₨23,113) | ₨14,320 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 ден (₨7,223) | ₨5,294 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 572 ден (₨827) | ₨659 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,000 ден (₨36,114) | ₨29,641 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 ден (₨5,056) | ₨12,041 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 400 ден (₨578) | ₨548 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 ден (₨361) | ₨442 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macedonia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 ден (₨2,889) | ₨2,594 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 ден (₨2,889) | ₨2,556 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,000 ден (₨5,778) | ₨4,248 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,000 ден (₨5,778) | ₨3,070 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 67% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macedonia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,869,010 ден (₨2,699,925) | ₨1,062,730 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 92 ден (₨132) | ₨108 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,309 ден (₨1,892) | ₨1,165 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 5% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Macedonia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 ден (₨262) | ₨126 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 ден (₨256) | ₨247 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 ден (₨2,167) | ₨1,330 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 209 ден (₨302) | ₨392 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 140 ден (₨203) | ₨206 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 ден (₨188) | ₨267 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 ден (₨82) | ₨177 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 65 ден (₨94) | ₨88 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 ден (₨289) | ₨306 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macedonia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,019 ден (₨1,473) | ₨1,485 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 799 ден (₨1,154) | ₨647 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 ден (₨2,167) | ₨1,500 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,200 ден (₨1,733) | ₨1,809 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 ден (₨433) | ₨641 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 ден (₨150) | ₨204 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 117 ден (₨169) | ₨179 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨47,498 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 ден (₨9) | ₨1.06 | + 785% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,144 ден (₨4,542) | ₨1,773 | + 156% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 156 ден (₨226) | ₨236 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,675 prices entered by 1,109 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 38% more expensive than in India
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