Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macedonia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 909 ден (Rp 241,804) | Rp 64,632 | + 274% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 306 ден (Rp 81,431) | Rp 60,696 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 255 ден (Rp 67,831) | Rp 27,585 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 77 ден (Rp 20,550) | Rp 21,684 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 139 ден (Rp 36,861) | Rp 29,420 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 77 ден (Rp 20,449) | Rp 18,202 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 235 ден (Rp 62,494) | Rp 65,816 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 57 ден (Rp 15,124) | Rp 44,338 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 47 ден (Rp 12,432) | Rp 23,243 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ден (Rp 14,934) | Rp 37,779 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 331 ден (Rp 88,195) | Rp 376,939 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 98 ден (Rp 26,012) | Rp 21,944 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 ден (Rp 12,583) | Rp 20,736 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 28% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macedonia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,311 ден (Rp 10,459,769) | Rp 20,953,000 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,511 ден (Rp 6,787,884) | Rp 11,167,100 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,801 ден (Rp 2,075,633) | Rp 1,054,360 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,890 ден (Rp 5,558,290) | Rp 9,923,360 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,600 ден (Rp 4,416,954) | Rp 5,211,980 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,201 ден (Rp 1,649,833) | Rp 555,271 | + 197% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 928 ден (Rp 246,868) | Rp 361,046 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,656 ден (Rp 7,624,775) | Rp 4,110,400 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,842 ден (Rp 1,820,436) | Rp 1,797,940 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 507 ден (Rp 135,020) | Rp 58,625 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 364 ден (Rp 96,921) | Rp 87,033 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macedonia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,831 ден (Rp 753,133) | Rp 862,192 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,290 ден (Rp 609,401) | Rp 470,714 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,885 ден (Rp 1,299,843) | Rp 1,197,150 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,145 ден (Rp 1,368,936) | Rp 1,408,570 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macedonia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,434,760 ден (Rp 381,756,258) | Rp 527,419,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 85 ден (Rp 22,662) | Rp 11,228 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,801 ден (Rp 479,202) | Rp 158,658 | + 202% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macedonia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 340 ден (Rp 90,491) | Rp 22,717 | + 298% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 439 ден (Rp 116,748) | Rp 48,531 | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,176 ден (Rp 312,813) | Rp 355,517 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 242 ден (Rp 64,373) | Rp 115,732 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 206 ден (Rp 54,873) | Rp 23,036 | + 138% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 206 ден (Rp 54,756) | Rp 32,995 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 92 ден (Rp 24,392) | Rp 49,135 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 121 ден (Rp 32,186) | Rp 17,984 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 305 ден (Rp 81,199) | Rp 87,591 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macedonia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,296 ден (Rp 344,740) | Rp 194,090 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 672 ден (Rp 178,740) | Rp 119,744 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,232 ден (Rp 327,788) | Rp 3,533,850 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,838 ден (Rp 488,998) | Rp 487,508 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 329 ден (Rp 87,542) | Rp 119,009 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 132 ден (Rp 35,213) | Rp 38,686 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 145 ден (Rp 38,700) | Rp 44,445 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,000 ден (Rp 10,643,069) | Rp 11,422,800 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 ден (Rp 5,322) | Rp 2,007 | + 165% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,928 ден (Rp 779,145) | Rp 596,222 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 163 ден (Rp 43,419) | Rp 36,260 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 887 prices entered by 122 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia
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