Cost of living in United States compared to Macedonia
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Food | + 88% | |||
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Food in United States is 88% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
United States | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (1,111 ден) | 776 ден | + 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (612 ден) | 327 ден | + 87% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.71 (323 ден) | 255 ден | + 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (60 ден) | 74 ден | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.55 (257 ден) | 139 ден | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.57 (258 ден) | 77 ден | + 236% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (411 ден) | 235 ден | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.42 (250 ден) | 57 ден | + 339% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (126 ден) | 47 ден | + 169% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (169 ден) | 58 ден | + 194% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (895 ден) | 331 ден | + 170% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.94 (166 ден) | 96 ден | + 74% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.81 (159 ден) | 53 ден | + 201% | |
Housing | + 241% | |||
Housing in United States is 241% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
United States | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,015 (170,326 ден) | 39,662 ден | + 329% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,323 (131,204 ден) | 25,511 ден | + 414% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (12,579 ден) | 7,801 ден | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (116,079 ден) | 28,140 ден | + 313% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,566 (88,462 ден) | 20,534 ден | + 331% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (8,389 ден) | 6,942 ден | + 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (3,630 ден) | 1,054 ден | + 244% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (16,547 ден) | 28,656 ден | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (8,278 ден) | 6,842 ден | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (805 ден) | 589 ден | + 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (1,684 ден) | 531 ден | + 217% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in United States is 5% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
United States | Macedonia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (3,235 ден) | 4,843 ден | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (2,971 ден) | 2,402 ден | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (5,495 ден) | 5,033 ден | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (7,411 ден) | 5,583 ден | + 33% | |
Transportation | + 55% | |||
Transportation in United States is 55% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
United States | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,441 (1,606,490 ден) | 1,434,760 ден | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (56 ден) | 84 ден | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (4,195 ден) | 1,858 ден | + 126% | |
Personal Care | + 125% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 125% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
United States | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (541 ден) | 280 ден | + 93% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (1,197 ден) | 698 ден | + 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $142 (8,045 ден) | 1,958 ден | + 311% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (526 ден) | 242 ден | + 117% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.94 (279 ден) | 206 ден | + 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (373 ден) | 239 ден | + 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (279 ден) | 92 ден | + 204% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.35 (132 ден) | 121 ден | + 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (1,658 ден) | 305 ден | + 443% | |
Entertainment | + 54% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 54% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
United States | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (3,238 ден) | 1,397 ден | + 132% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (1,677 ден) | 672 ден | + 150% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $204 (11,550 ден) | 1,232 ден | + 838% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (5,598 ден) | 2,556 ден | + 119% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (824 ден) | 294 ден | + 180% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.57 (315 ден) | 164 ден | + 92% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (410 ден) | 152 ден | + 170% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $514 (29,053 ден) | 40,000 ден | - 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (21 ден) | 20 ден | + 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $67 (3,768 ден) | 3,686 ден | + 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (578 ден) | 167 ден | + 246% | |
TOTAL | + 102% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,669 prices entered by 2,384 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
56.485
MKD
/
USD
Cost of living in United States is 102% more expensive than in Macedonia
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