Cost of living in Macedonia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macedonia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 400 ден (₨548) | ₨345 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 ден (₨411) | ₨288 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 150 ден (₨206) | ₨146 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 55 ден (₨75) | ₨54 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 90 ден (₨123) | ₨81 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 ден (₨96) | ₨36 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 ден (₨240) | ₨228 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35 ден (₨48) | ₨157 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 ден (₨55) | ₨29 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ден (₨75) | ₨146 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 220 ден (₨302) | ₨679 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 82 ден (₨112) | ₨90 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 ден (₨41) | ₨35 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macedonia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,000 ден (₨47,987) | ₨29,804 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,031 ден (₨23,350) | ₨20,397 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,186 ден (₨7,110) | ₨4,123 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,845 ден (₨27,209) | ₨20,000 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,313 ден (₨18,252) | ₨13,091 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,345 ден (₨4,587) | ₨5,317 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 724 ден (₨993) | ₨666 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 21,633 ден (₨29,659) | ₨28,029 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 ден (₨13,710) | ₨11,430 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 281 ден (₨386) | ₨350 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 125 ден (₨171) | ₨509 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macedonia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,337 ден (₨4,575) | ₨2,321 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,865 ден (₨2,557) | ₨2,519 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,376 ден (₨5,999) | ₨3,731 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,000 ден (₨8,226) | ₨2,851 | + 189% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macedonia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,827,630 ден (₨2,505,765) | ₨1,021,150 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 75 ден (₨103) | ₨96 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 ден (₨1,371) | ₨1,210 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Macedonia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 ден (₨249) | ₨107 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 ден (₨243) | ₨218 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 ден (₨2,057) | ₨605 | + 240% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 209 ден (₨286) | ₨376 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 140 ден (₨193) | ₨192 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 ден (₨178) | ₨268 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 ден (₨77) | ₨164 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 65 ден (₨89) | ₨80 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 176 ден (₨241) | ₨245 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Macedonia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 991 ден (₨1,359) | ₨1,199 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 600 ден (₨823) | ₨486 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 ден (₨3,291) | ₨1,354 | + 143% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,779 ден (₨2,439) | ₨1,712 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 216 ден (₨296) | ₨684 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 94 ден (₨128) | ₨204 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 115 ден (₨157) | ₨173 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 ден (₨47,987) | ₨44,632 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 ден (₨9) | ₨2.32 | + 284% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,234 ден (₨4,434) | ₨1,393 | + 218% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 188 ден (₨257) | ₨279 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,349 prices entered by 1,160 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 34% more expensive than in India
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