Cost of living in Portugal compared to Macedonia
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Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Portugal is 14% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
Portugal | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (669 ден) | 776 ден | - 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (490 ден) | 327 ден | + 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 (221 ден) | 255 ден | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (60 ден) | 74 ден | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.23 (199 ден) | 139 ден | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 (133 ден) | 77 ден | + 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 (328 ден) | 235 ден | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (129 ден) | 57 ден | + 127% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (101 ден) | 47 ден | + 115% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (74 ден) | 58 ден | + 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.82 (359 ден) | 331 ден | + 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (128 ден) | 96 ден | + 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (58 ден) | 53 ден | + 11% | |
Housing | + 82% | |||
Housing in Portugal is 82% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
Portugal | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 (83,090 ден) | 39,662 ден | + 109% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €987 (60,745 ден) | 25,511 ден | + 138% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (9,552 ден) | 7,801 ден | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,066 (65,654 ден) | 28,140 ден | + 133% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €731 (45,012 ден) | 20,534 ден | + 119% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (8,024 ден) | 6,942 ден | + 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (2,085 ден) | 1,054 ден | + 98% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (22,616 ден) | 28,656 ден | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 (8,316 ден) | 6,842 ден | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (490 ден) | 589 ден | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (527 ден) | 531 ден | - 1% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Portugal is about the same as in Macedonia | ||||
Portugal | Macedonia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (5,188 ден) | 4,843 ден | + 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (2,258 ден) | 2,402 ден | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (4,965 ден) | 5,033 ден | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (5,146 ден) | 5,583 ден | - 8% | |
Transportation | + 20% | |||
Transportation in Portugal is 20% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
Portugal | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,252 (1,554,512 ден) | 1,434,760 ден | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (109 ден) | 84 ден | + 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (2,309 ден) | 1,858 ден | + 24% | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Portugal is 39% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
Portugal | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.14 (255 ден) | 280 ден | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (568 ден) | 698 ден | - 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (4,331 ден) | 1,958 ден | + 121% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 (292 ден) | 242 ден | + 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (249 ден) | 206 ден | + 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (299 ден) | 239 ден | + 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.54 (156 ден) | 92 ден | + 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (142 ден) | 121 ден | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (1,035 ден) | 305 ден | + 239% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Portugal is 6% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
Portugal | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (2,113 ден) | 1,397 ден | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (909 ден) | 672 ден | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (3,717 ден) | 1,232 ден | + 202% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (3,011 ден) | 2,556 ден | + 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (564 ден) | 294 ден | + 92% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (222 ден) | 164 ден | + 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.90 (117 ден) | 152 ден | - 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €656 (40,390 ден) | 40,000 ден | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (10 ден) | 20 ден | - 48% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (2,356 ден) | 3,686 ден | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (318 ден) | 167 ден | + 90% | |
TOTAL | + 27% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,973 prices entered by 331 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 27% more expensive than in Macedonia
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