Cost of living in Macedonia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 547 ден (₨788) | ₨350 | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 191 ден (₨275) | ₨290 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 139 ден (₨201) | ₨142 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ден (₨70) | ₨52 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 104 ден (₨150) | ₨72 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 62 ден (₨89) | ₨36 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 234 ден (₨337) | ₨229 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 ден (₨52) | ₨138 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34 ден (₨49) | ₨31 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42 ден (₨60) | ₨132 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 406 ден (₨585) | ₨763 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 76 ден (₨110) | ₨85 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 ден (₨42) | ₨36 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,321 ден (₨29,283) | ₨33,514 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,031 ден (₨24,541) | ₨20,078 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,186 ден (₨7,473) | ₨4,877 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,466 ден (₨26,608) | ₨19,082 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,313 ден (₨19,183) | ₨12,146 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,345 ден (₨4,821) | ₨3,419 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 708 ден (₨1,020) | ₨678 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 21,633 ден (₨31,172) | ₨29,148 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 ден (₨14,410) | ₨10,326 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 281 ден (₨406) | ₨399 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 125 ден (₨180) | ₨250 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,553 ден (₨3,679) | ₨2,330 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,755 ден (₨2,528) | ₨2,598 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,959 ден (₨5,705) | ₨3,668 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,000 ден (₨8,646) | ₨2,755 | + 214% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 433,546 ден (₨624,733) | ₨921,658 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 63 ден (₨90) | ₨79 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,441 ден (₨2,077) | ₨1,229 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 ден (₨262) | ₨105 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 ден (₨255) | ₨209 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 ден (₨2,161) | ₨622 | + 248% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 209 ден (₨301) | ₨319 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 140 ден (₨202) | ₨163 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 149 ден (₨215) | ₨255 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 ден (₨81) | ₨141 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73 ден (₨105) | ₨67 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 190 ден (₨274) | ₨240 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 991 ден (₨1,428) | ₨1,189 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 490 ден (₨706) | ₨473 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 ден (₨3,458) | ₨1,675 | + 106% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,779 ден (₨2,564) | ₨1,633 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 216 ден (₨311) | ₨597 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 80 ден (₨115) | ₨195 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 87 ден (₨126) | ₨190 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 ден (₨50,434) | ₨35,885 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 ден (₨9) | ₨5.16 | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,041 ден (₨2,942) | ₨1,585 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 132 ден (₨191) | ₨271 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,240 prices entered by 2,249 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.441
INR
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 26% more expensive than in India
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