- 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 | 356 ден (₨466) | ₨381 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 199 ден (₨260) | ₨267 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 140 ден (₨183) | ₨144 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ден (₨64) | ₨51 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 101 ден (₨132) | ₨70 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 ден (₨65) | ₨50 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 162 ден (₨212) | ₨200 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 46 ден (₨61) | ₨134 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33 ден (₨44) | ₨24 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 46 ден (₨60) | ₨117 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 253 ден (₨330) | ₨824 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 74 ден (₨96) | ₨80 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 ден (₨33) | ₨34 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 1% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 24,917 ден (₨32,582) | ₨31,404 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 17,417 ден (₨22,775) | ₨20,864 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,631 ден (₨8,671) | ₨4,151 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 17,556 ден (₨22,956) | ₨25,661 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,000 ден (₨14,384) | ₨14,720 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,273 ден (₨4,281) | ₨3,702 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 798 ден (₨1,044) | ₨893 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 28,333 ден (₨37,050) | ₨34,463 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,333 ден (₨8,282) | ₨10,753 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 295 ден (₨386) | ₨377 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 ден (₨196) | ₨569 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,633 ден (₨3,443) | ₨2,439 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,214 ден (₨2,895) | ₨2,722 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,333 ден (₨6,974) | ₨3,716 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,000 ден (₨6,538) | ₨2,938 | + 123% | |
| 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 | 1,058,300 ден (₨1,383,866) | ₨867,214 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 61 ден (₨79) | ₨74 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,314 ден (₨1,719) | ₨1,329 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 203 ден (₨266) | ₨127 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 233 ден (₨305) | ₨281 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,167 ден (₨1,526) | ₨1,221 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 105 ден (₨138) | ₨226 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173 ден (₨227) | ₨179 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 192 ден (₨251) | ₨219 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 52 ден (₨67) | ₨141 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 105 ден (₨137) | ₨70 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 207 ден (₨271) | ₨287 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 19% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 757 ден (₨990) | ₨1,192 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 533 ден (₨697) | ₨465 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 ден (₨1,308) | ₨1,847 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,314 ден (₨1,719) | ₨1,964 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 206 ден (₨269) | ₨676 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 87 ден (₨114) | ₨191 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 87 ден (₨113) | ₨213 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 50,088 ден (₨65,496) | ₨39,313 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 ден (₨38) | ₨67 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,541 ден (₨2,015) | ₨1,872 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 119 ден (₨155) | ₨234 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.308
INR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 33,809 prices entered by 4,823 different people.
Cost of living in Macedonia is about the same as in India
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