Cost of living in Romania compared to Macedonia
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Romania is about the same as in Macedonia | ||||
Romania | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (607 ден) | 776 ден | - 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 lei (366 ден) | 327 ден | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (180 ден) | 255 ден | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (97 ден) | 74 ден | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (184 ден) | 139 ден | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (116 ден) | 77 ден | + 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (283 ден) | 235 ден | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.28 lei (65 ден) | 57 ден | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.14 lei (51 ден) | 47 ден | + 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.78 lei (59 ден) | 58 ден | + 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35 lei (428 ден) | 331 ден | + 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (115 ден) | 96 ден | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.14 lei (39 ден) | 53 ден | - 26% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Romania is 5% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
Romania | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,678 lei (45,503 ден) | 39,662 ден | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,402 lei (29,716 ден) | 25,511 ден | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 752 lei (9,302 ден) | 7,801 ден | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,223 lei (27,506 ден) | 28,140 ден | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,443 lei (17,858 ден) | 20,534 ден | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 424 lei (5,241 ден) | 6,942 ден | - 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (475 ден) | 1,054 ден | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,546 lei (19,122 ден) | 28,656 ден | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609 lei (7,541 ден) | 6,842 ден | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (573 ден) | 589 ден | - 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 lei (428 ден) | 531 ден | - 19% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Romania is 19% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
Romania | Macedonia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 251 lei (3,111 ден) | 4,843 ден | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176 lei (2,183 ден) | 2,402 ден | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (4,222 ден) | 5,033 ден | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382 lei (4,729 ден) | 5,583 ден | - 15% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Romania is 20% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
Romania | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,766 lei (1,147,684 ден) | 1,434,760 ден | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (90 ден) | 84 ден | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 96 lei (1,185 ден) | 1,858 ден | - 36% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Romania is 16% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
Romania | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (443 ден) | 280 ден | + 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (374 ден) | 698 ден | - 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 lei (2,964 ден) | 1,958 ден | + 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (309 ден) | 242 ден | + 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (224 ден) | 206 ден | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 lei (308 ден) | 239 ден | + 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (87 ден) | 92 ден | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 lei (218 ден) | 121 ден | + 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (555 ден) | 305 ден | + 82% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Romania is 21% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
Romania | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 110 lei (1,361 ден) | 1,397 ден | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 58 lei (713 ден) | 672 ден | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148 lei (1,826 ден) | 1,232 ден | + 48% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 225 lei (2,780 ден) | 2,556 ден | + 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (394 ден) | 294 ден | + 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 lei (189 ден) | 164 ден | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (144 ден) | 152 ден | - 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,666 lei (45,357 ден) | 40,000 ден | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (7 ден) | 20 ден | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (2,269 ден) | 3,686 ден | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (303 ден) | 167 ден | + 82% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,321 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 12% cheaper than in Macedonia
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