Cost of living in Macedonia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macedonia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 776 ден (₨1,160) | ₨375 | + 209% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 327 ден (₨489) | ₨344 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 175 ден (₨262) | ₨162 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 ден (₨108) | ₨59 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 131 ден (₨195) | ₨96 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 ден (₨102) | ₨45 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 270 ден (₨403) | ₨264 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 56 ден (₨84) | ₨187 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 38 ден (₨57) | ₨35 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ден (₨82) | ₨160 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 350 ден (₨523) | ₨929 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 86 ден (₨128) | ₨101 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 ден (₨62) | ₨41 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macedonia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 31,631 ден (₨47,280) | ₨44,542 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 22,551 ден (₨33,708) | ₨28,504 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,178 ден (₨9,234) | ₨5,147 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,433 ден (₨27,553) | ₨25,101 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,309 ден (₨21,388) | ₨15,101 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,290 ден (₨9,402) | ₨4,117 | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 864 ден (₨1,292) | ₨701 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,656 ден (₨42,834) | ₨25,834 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,842 ден (₨10,227) | ₨10,693 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 475 ден (₨711) | ₨436 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 531 ден (₨794) | ₨448 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macedonia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,982 ден (₨5,952) | ₨2,416 | + 146% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,785 ден (₨2,669) | ₨2,602 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,238 ден (₨9,324) | ₨4,111 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,170 ден (₨10,717) | ₨2,891 | + 271% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 25% 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 (₨2,144,604) | ₨2,100,670 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 88 ден (₨132) | ₨103 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,322 ден (₨1,975) | ₨1,244 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 95% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macedonia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 288 ден (₨431) | ₨107 | + 302% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 375 ден (₨561) | ₨266 | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,701 ден (₨4,037) | ₨1,031 | + 291% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 190 ден (₨284) | ₨364 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 287 ден (₨429) | ₨199 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 240 ден (₨359) | ₨265 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 64 ден (₨95) | ₨171 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 110 ден (₨164) | ₨85 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 609 ден (₨911) | ₨281 | + 225% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 75% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macedonia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,145 ден (₨1,711) | ₨1,542 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 661 ден (₨988) | ₨691 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 ден (₨1,495) | ₨1,670 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,104 ден (₨3,145) | ₨2,061 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 290 ден (₨433) | ₨648 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 132 ден (₨198) | ₨207 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 118 ден (₨176) | ₨204 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,000 ден (₨59,790) | ₨43,684 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 ден (₨30) | ₨5.37 | + 457% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,141 ден (₨3,200) | ₨1,714 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 158 ден (₨236) | ₨292 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,606 prices entered by 831 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 12, 2024.
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 46% more expensive than in India
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