Cost of living in Macedonia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 66% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macedonia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 859 ден (₨1,251) | ₨381 | + 229% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 327 ден (₨476) | ₨352 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 255 ден (₨371) | ₨176 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 82 ден (₨120) | ₨58 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 139 ден (₨202) | ₨83 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 77 ден (₨112) | ₨44 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 235 ден (₨342) | ₨250 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 57 ден (₨83) | ₨176 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 47 ден (₨68) | ₨30 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 58 ден (₨84) | ₨166 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 331 ден (₨482) | ₨847 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 98 ден (₨142) | ₨97 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 ден (₨69) | ₨39 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macedonia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,994 ден (₨45,106) | ₨51,905 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,511 ден (₨37,126) | ₨31,057 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,801 ден (₨11,353) | ₨4,697 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,890 ден (₨30,401) | ₨29,419 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,600 ден (₨24,159) | ₨16,884 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,201 ден (₨9,024) | ₨4,708 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 928 ден (₨1,350) | ₨697 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,656 ден (₨41,704) | ₨29,904 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,842 ден (₨9,957) | ₨11,266 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 507 ден (₨738) | ₨478 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 364 ден (₨530) | ₨497 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macedonia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,831 ден (₨4,119) | ₨2,508 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,290 ден (₨3,333) | ₨2,934 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,885 ден (₨7,109) | ₨4,352 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,145 ден (₨7,487) | ₨3,338 | + 124% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macedonia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,434,760 ден (₨2,088,017) | ₨2,030,960 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 85 ден (₨124) | ₨104 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,801 ден (₨2,621) | ₨1,127 | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macedonia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 340 ден (₨495) | ₨143 | + 245% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 439 ден (₨639) | ₨323 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,176 ден (₨1,711) | ₨868 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 242 ден (₨352) | ₨372 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 206 ден (₨300) | ₨192 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 206 ден (₨299) | ₨294 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 92 ден (₨133) | ₨169 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 121 ден (₨176) | ₨87 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 305 ден (₨444) | ₨316 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 85% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macedonia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,296 ден (₨1,886) | ₨1,502 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 672 ден (₨978) | ₨684 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,232 ден (₨1,793) | ₨1,386 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,838 ден (₨2,675) | ₨1,961 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 308 ден (₨448) | ₨882 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 132 ден (₨193) | ₨211 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 152 ден (₨221) | ₨187 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,000 ден (₨58,212) | ₨53,078 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 ден (₨29) | ₨1.28 | + 2175% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,728 ден (₨3,970) | ₨1,639 | + 142% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 160 ден (₨233) | ₨303 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,895 prices entered by 1,205 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 51% more expensive than in India
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