- Cost of Living
- Macedonia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macedonia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 427 ден (₨567) | ₨417 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 191 ден (₨254) | ₨267 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 150 ден (₨199) | ₨142 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ден (₨65) | ₨52 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 ден (₨117) | ₨72 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 54 ден (₨72) | ₨40 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 164 ден (₨217) | ₨202 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 ден (₨69) | ₨139 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39 ден (₨52) | ₨25 | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 ден (₨65) | ₨121 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 323 ден (₨429) | ₨831 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 73 ден (₨96) | ₨82 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 ден (₨26) | ₨33 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 3% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 23,552 ден (₨31,250) | ₨31,043 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,326 ден (₨21,661) | ₨21,360 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,170 ден (₨10,840) | ₨4,411 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,335 ден (₨20,347) | ₨25,463 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,560 ден (₨17,992) | ₨15,734 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,219 ден (₨5,597) | ₨3,891 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 732 ден (₨971) | ₨844 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 22,032 ден (₨29,233) | ₨33,524 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,874 ден (₨9,121) | ₨10,591 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 ден (₨398) | ₨382 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 131 ден (₨173) | ₨545 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,775 ден (₨3,682) | ₨2,403 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,956 ден (₨2,595) | ₨2,707 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,096 ден (₨6,762) | ₨3,722 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,820 ден (₨6,396) | ₨2,923 | + 119% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,246,860 ден (₨1,654,369) | ₨875,326 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 68 ден (₨90) | ₨78 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,293 ден (₨1,715) | ₨1,320 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 3% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 203 ден (₨270) | ₨136 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 233 ден (₨310) | ₨283 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,167 ден (₨1,548) | ₨1,544 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 105 ден (₨140) | ₨255 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173 ден (₨230) | ₨177 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 190 ден (₨252) | ₨228 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 47 ден (₨63) | ₨132 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 99 ден (₨132) | ₨70 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 210 ден (₨279) | ₨278 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 11% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 789 ден (₨1,046) | ₨1,197 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 572 ден (₨759) | ₨471 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 ден (₨1,327) | ₨1,987 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,385 ден (₨1,838) | ₨1,790 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 182 ден (₨241) | ₨643 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 86 ден (₨114) | ₨195 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84 ден (₨112) | ₨206 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 52,980 ден (₨70,295) | ₨38,465 | + 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 ден (₨39) | ₨58 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,682 ден (₨2,231) | ₨1,869 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 130 ден (₨173) | ₨248 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 8% more expensive than in India
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