Cost of living in Macedonia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 429 ден (₨549) | ₨394 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 219 ден (₨280) | ₨277 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 ден (₨206) | ₨144 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 53 ден (₨68) | ₨52 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 112 ден (₨143) | ₨73 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 72 ден (₨92) | ₨37 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 190 ден (₨244) | ₨210 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 42 ден (₨54) | ₨140 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33 ден (₨42) | ₨28 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 47 ден (₨60) | ₨127 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 326 ден (₨417) | ₨865 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 76 ден (₨97) | ₨83 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 ден (₨36) | ₨35 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 8% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,644 ден (₨28,994) | ₨31,574 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,258 ден (₨19,537) | ₨20,127 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,102 ден (₨3,972) | ₨4,098 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,637 ден (₨18,742) | ₨24,066 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,662 ден (₨13,652) | ₨14,071 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,048 ден (₨2,623) | ₨3,193 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 880 ден (₨1,127) | ₨747 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,169 ден (₨25,825) | ₨30,759 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,171 ден (₨6,622) | ₨10,743 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 270 ден (₨346) | ₨378 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 182 ден (₨233) | ₨289 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,789 ден (₨3,571) | ₨2,388 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,115 ден (₨2,708) | ₨2,586 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,057 ден (₨6,475) | ₨3,770 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,720 ден (₨6,043) | ₨2,768 | + 118% | |
| 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 | 1,193,450 ден (₨1,528,160) | ₨924,452 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 69 ден (₨89) | ₨76 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,398 ден (₨1,790) | ₨1,210 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 ден (₨233) | ₨111 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 ден (₨227) | ₨211 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ден (₨2,561) | ₨1,034 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 209 ден (₨267) | ₨250 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 ден (₨248) | ₨175 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 154 ден (₨197) | ₨231 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 ден (₨62) | ₨150 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 116 ден (₨148) | ₨67 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 185 ден (₨237) | ₨253 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 17% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 645 ден (₨826) | ₨1,215 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 402 ден (₨515) | ₨479 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 ден (₨1,280) | ₨1,807 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,257 ден (₨1,609) | ₨1,940 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 296 ден (₨380) | ₨686 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 ден (₨128) | ₨220 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 109 ден (₨140) | ₨236 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 21,005 ден (₨26,896) | ₨34,455 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 ден (₨8) | ₨3.96 | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,348 ден (₨1,726) | ₨1,995 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 135 ден (₨173) | ₨244 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,716 prices entered by 2,348 different people.
Cost of living in Macedonia is 10% more expensive than in India
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