- Cost of Living
- Macedonia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macedonia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 427 ден (₨562) | ₨394 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 191 ден (₨252) | ₨261 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 150 ден (₨197) | ₨143 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ден (₨64) | ₨51 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 ден (₨116) | ₨71 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 54 ден (₨71) | ₨38 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 164 ден (₨215) | ₨200 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 ден (₨68) | ₨138 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39 ден (₨51) | ₨25 | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 ден (₨64) | ₨122 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 323 ден (₨425) | ₨836 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 73 ден (₨96) | ₨82 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 ден (₨25) | ₨33 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 3% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 23,552 ден (₨30,975) | ₨30,620 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,326 ден (₨21,471) | ₨20,629 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,170 ден (₨10,744) | ₨4,565 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,335 ден (₨20,168) | ₨24,219 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 12,367 ден (₨16,265) | ₨14,731 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,219 ден (₨5,548) | ₨3,655 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 732 ден (₨963) | ₨806 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 22,032 ден (₨28,976) | ₨33,843 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,874 ден (₨9,041) | ₨10,526 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 ден (₨395) | ₨394 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 131 ден (₨172) | ₨582 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,775 ден (₨3,649) | ₨2,434 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,956 ден (₨2,572) | ₨2,723 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,096 ден (₨6,702) | ₨3,796 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,820 ден (₨6,339) | ₨2,944 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,246,860 ден (₨1,639,813) | ₨878,740 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 68 ден (₨89) | ₨78 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,293 ден (₨1,700) | ₨1,379 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 203 ден (₨267) | ₨128 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 233 ден (₨307) | ₨275 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,167 ден (₨1,534) | ₨1,366 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 105 ден (₨139) | ₨254 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173 ден (₨228) | ₨178 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 190 ден (₨250) | ₨228 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 47 ден (₨62) | ₨133 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 99 ден (₨131) | ₨72 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 210 ден (₨277) | ₨275 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 16% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 789 ден (₨1,037) | ₨1,195 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 572 ден (₨753) | ₨473 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 ден (₨1,315) | ₨1,921 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,385 ден (₨1,822) | ₨1,985 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 182 ден (₨239) | ₨593 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 86 ден (₨113) | ₨227 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84 ден (₨111) | ₨206 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 52,980 ден (₨69,677) | ₨38,148 | + 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 ден (₨38) | ₨63 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,682 ден (₨2,212) | ₨1,870 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 135 ден (₨178) | ₨257 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 31,467 prices entered by 4,443 different people.
Cost of living in Macedonia is 6% more expensive than in India
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