- Cost of Living
- Macedonia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macedonia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 447 ден (₨620) | ₨418 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 211 ден (₨293) | ₨266 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 150 ден (₨208) | ₨142 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ден (₨68) | ₨52 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 ден (₨122) | ₨72 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 54 ден (₨75) | ₨41 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 164 ден (₨227) | ₨200 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 ден (₨72) | ₨137 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39 ден (₨54) | ₨24 | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 ден (₨68) | ₨119 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 323 ден (₨449) | ₨820 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 72 ден (₨100) | ₨81 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 ден (₨29) | ₨32 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 25,217 ден (₨35,002) | ₨31,355 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,326 ден (₨22,661) | ₨21,500 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,170 ден (₨11,340) | ₨4,276 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,431 ден (₨21,419) | ₨25,468 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,560 ден (₨18,822) | ₨15,586 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,219 ден (₨5,856) | ₨3,651 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 732 ден (₨1,016) | ₨850 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 22,032 ден (₨30,582) | ₨33,739 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,874 ден (₨9,542) | ₨10,343 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 ден (₨416) | ₨375 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 131 ден (₨181) | ₨533 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,166 ден (₨3,007) | ₨2,402 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,956 ден (₨2,715) | ₨2,719 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,914 ден (₨6,821) | ₨3,719 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,820 ден (₨6,691) | ₨2,921 | + 129% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,212,730 ден (₨1,683,327) | ₨870,838 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 67 ден (₨93) | ₨77 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,325 ден (₨1,839) | ₨1,305 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 203 ден (₨282) | ₨132 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 233 ден (₨324) | ₨286 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,167 ден (₨1,619) | ₨1,271 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 105 ден (₨146) | ₨247 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173 ден (₨240) | ₨179 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 190 ден (₨264) | ₨223 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 47 ден (₨66) | ₨136 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 99 ден (₨138) | ₨69 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 ден (₨278) | ₨284 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 4% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 789 ден (₨1,095) | ₨1,226 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 534 ден (₨741) | ₨472 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 ден (₨1,388) | ₨1,791 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,385 ден (₨1,923) | ₨1,830 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 182 ден (₨252) | ₨632 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 86 ден (₨119) | ₨190 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84 ден (₨117) | ₨204 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 52,980 ден (₨73,539) | ₨38,971 | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 ден (₨41) | ₨53 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,672 ден (₨2,321) | ₨1,893 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 122 ден (₨170) | ₨249 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 34,202 prices entered by 4,800 different people.
Cost of living in Macedonia is 15% more expensive than in India
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