Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Italy
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Macedonia is 37% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Macedonia | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 776 ден (€13) | €17 | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 327 ден (€5.32) | €10 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 255 ден (€4.14) | €5.52 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 ден (€1.21) | €1.48 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | 139 ден (€2.25) | €3.71 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 77 ден (€1.25) | €3.03 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 235 ден (€3.82) | €7 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 57 ден (€0.92) | €2.27 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 47 ден (€0.76) | €1.75 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 58 ден (€0.94) | €1.56 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 331 ден (€5.38) | €7 | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 96 ден (€1.55) | €2.30 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 ден (€0.85) | €1.74 | - 51% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Macedonia is 53% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Macedonia | Italy | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,662 ден (€644) | €1,937 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,511 ден (€414) | €1,271 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,801 ден (€127) | €198 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 28,140 ден (€457) | €1,175 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,534 ден (€334) | €797 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,942 ден (€113) | €130 | - 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,054 ден (€17) | €26 | - 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | 28,656 ден (€465) | €335 | + 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,842 ден (€111) | €132 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 589 ден (€10) | €7 | + 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 531 ден (€9) | €11 | - 20% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Macedonia is about the same as in Italy | ||||
Macedonia | Italy | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,843 ден (€79) | €77 | + 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,402 ден (€39) | €34 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,033 ден (€82) | €90 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,583 ден (€91) | €117 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Macedonia is 21% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Macedonia | Italy | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,434,760 ден (€23,306) | €30,879 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 84 ден (€1.36) | €1.84 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,858 ден (€30) | €37 | - 18% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Macedonia is 43% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Macedonia | Italy | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 280 ден (€4.55) | €10 | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 698 ден (€11) | €10 | + 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,958 ден (€32) | €105 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 242 ден (€3.93) | €6 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 206 ден (€3.35) | €4.20 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 239 ден (€3.87) | €3.51 | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 92 ден (€1.49) | €3.36 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 121 ден (€1.96) | €2.90 | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 305 ден (€4.96) | €20 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Macedonia is 26% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Macedonia | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,397 ден (€23) | €39 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 672 ден (€11) | €19 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,232 ден (€20) | €78 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,556 ден (€42) | €75 | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 294 ден (€4.78) | €10 | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 164 ден (€2.66) | €1.81 | + 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 152 ден (€2.46) | €5.39 | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,000 ден (€650) | €830 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 ден (€0.32) | €0.34 | - 6% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,686 ден (€60) | €56 | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 167 ден (€2.71) | €6 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,674 prices entered by 229 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 36% cheaper than in Italy
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