Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macedonia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 776 ден (Rp 215,659) | Rp 43,488 | + 396% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 327 ден (Rp 90,955) | Rp 59,390 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 175 ден (Rp 48,624) | Rp 31,759 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 ден (Rp 20,112) | Rp 23,528 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 131 ден (Rp 36,269) | Rp 30,336 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 ден (Rp 18,959) | Rp 16,297 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 270 ден (Rp 74,972) | Rp 85,378 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 56 ден (Rp 15,577) | Rp 49,699 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 38 ден (Rp 10,687) | Rp 18,198 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ден (Rp 15,180) | Rp 34,828 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 350 ден (Rp 97,277) | Rp 346,370 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 86 ден (Rp 23,831) | Rp 19,569 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 ден (Rp 11,486) | Rp 19,984 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 34% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macedonia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 31,631 ден (Rp 8,788,683) | Rp 22,132,400 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 22,551 ден (Rp 6,265,882) | Rp 12,062,800 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,178 ден (Rp 1,716,539) | Rp 2,028,600 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,433 ден (Rp 5,121,652) | Rp 7,964,830 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,309 ден (Rp 3,975,755) | Rp 4,666,280 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,290 ден (Rp 1,747,789) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 864 ден (Rp 240,169) | Rp 378,883 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,656 ден (Rp 7,962,263) | Rp 3,847,970 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,842 ден (Rp 1,901,012) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 475 ден (Rp 132,088) | Rp 55,394 | + 138% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 531 ден (Rp 147,510) | Rp 87,128 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macedonia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,982 ден (Rp 1,106,450) | Rp 789,983 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,785 ден (Rp 496,041) | Rp 508,463 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,238 ден (Rp 1,733,158) | Rp 1,331,530 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,170 ден (Rp 1,992,120) | Rp 1,331,210 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 25% 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 398,653,551) | Rp 535,406,000 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 88 ден (Rp 24,580) | Rp 12,221 | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,322 ден (Rp 367,184) | Rp 199,904 | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 86% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macedonia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 288 ден (Rp 80,077) | Rp 22,456 | + 257% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 375 ден (Rp 104,284) | Rp 96,147 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,701 ден (Rp 750,453) | Rp 326,191 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 190 ден (Rp 52,700) | Rp 66,604 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 287 ден (Rp 79,793) | Rp 26,592 | + 200% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 240 ден (Rp 66,775) | Rp 33,023 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 64 ден (Rp 17,666) | Rp 27,953 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 110 ден (Rp 30,466) | Rp 11,693 | + 161% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 330 ден (Rp 91,626) | Rp 82,004 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 29% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Macedonia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,145 ден (Rp 318,031) | Rp 245,575 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 661 ден (Rp 183,705) | Rp 104,570 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 ден (Rp 277,854) | Rp 496,791 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,104 ден (Rp 584,696) | Rp 363,253 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 290 ден (Rp 80,441) | Rp 149,637 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 132 ден (Rp 36,738) | Rp 38,584 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 118 ден (Rp 32,805) | Rp 50,891 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,000 ден (Rp 11,114,153) | Rp 9,204,710 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 ден (Rp 5,557) | Rp 3,584 | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,141 ден (Rp 594,832) | Rp 463,013 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 158 ден (Rp 43,814) | Rp 40,110 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,047 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 05, 2024.
Exchange rate:
277.854
IDR
/
MKD
Cost of living in Macedonia is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia
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