- Cost of Living
- Macedonia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macedonia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 2% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 370 ден (₨484) | ₨389 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 202 ден (₨264) | ₨270 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 133 ден (₨174) | ₨143 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 50 ден (₨65) | ₨51 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 95 ден (₨125) | ₨71 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 51 ден (₨67) | ₨44 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 157 ден (₨205) | ₨194 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 51 ден (₨66) | ₨135 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 36 ден (₨47) | ₨24 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48 ден (₨63) | ₨118 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 266 ден (₨347) | ₨808 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 74 ден (₨97) | ₨80 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 ден (₨28) | ₨31 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 1% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 24,910 ден (₨32,553) | ₨31,168 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,424 ден (₨24,078) | ₨21,065 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,800 ден (₨8,887) | ₨4,455 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 17,098 ден (₨22,345) | ₨24,040 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,691 ден (₨15,279) | ₨14,834 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,278 ден (₨4,284) | ₨3,763 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 765 ден (₨1,000) | ₨863 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 26,811 ден (₨35,038) | ₨34,066 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,250 ден (₨8,168) | ₨10,550 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 295 ден (₨386) | ₨380 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 131 ден (₨171) | ₨547 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,636 ден (₨3,445) | ₨2,428 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,332 ден (₨3,047) | ₨2,795 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,429 ден (₨7,094) | ₨3,704 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,143 ден (₨6,721) | ₨2,918 | + 130% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,030,580 ден (₨1,346,821) | ₨860,650 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 62 ден (₨82) | ₨75 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,299 ден (₨1,698) | ₨1,288 | + 32% | |
| 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 (₨266) | ₨116 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 233 ден (₨305) | ₨284 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,167 ден (₨1,525) | ₨1,445 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 105 ден (₨138) | ₨240 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173 ден (₨226) | ₨178 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 190 ден (₨248) | ₨218 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 47 ден (₨62) | ₨139 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 99 ден (₨130) | ₨69 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 ден (₨261) | ₨272 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 789 ден (₨1,031) | ₨1,208 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 534 ден (₨697) | ₨468 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 ден (₨1,307) | ₨1,762 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,385 ден (₨1,811) | ₨1,842 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 212 ден (₨277) | ₨676 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 86 ден (₨112) | ₨188 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 89 ден (₨116) | ₨206 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 52,980 ден (₨69,237) | ₨38,915 | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 ден (₨38) | ₨27 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,534 ден (₨2,004) | ₨1,882 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 122 ден (₨160) | ₨245 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 34,028 prices entered by 4,871 different people.
Cost of living in Macedonia is 14% more expensive than in India
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