- Cost of Living
- Macedonia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 1% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 388 ден (₨1,005) | ₨557 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 146 ден (₨379) | ₨619 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 136 ден (₨353) | ₨219 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ден (₨127) | ₨108 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 83 ден (₨215) | ₨122 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 54 ден (₨140) | ₨79 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 164 ден (₨424) | ₨613 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 ден (₨134) | ₨156 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39 ден (₨101) | ₨39 | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48 ден (₨124) | ₨283 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 323 ден (₨837) | ₨2,980 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 74 ден (₨192) | ₨116 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 ден (₨49) | ₨57 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 5% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 23,552 ден (₨60,994) | ₨56,589 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,326 ден (₨42,279) | ₨35,418 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,170 ден (₨21,157) | ₨8,319 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,335 ден (₨39,713) | ₨46,212 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,403 ден (₨29,531) | ₨29,470 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,219 ден (₨10,925) | ₨6,959 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 732 ден (₨1,896) | ₨2,729 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 21,621 ден (₨55,993) | ₨41,526 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,874 ден (₨17,803) | ₨11,677 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 ден (₨777) | ₨499 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 131 ден (₨338) | ₨1,031 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,775 ден (₨7,186) | ₨2,663 | + 170% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,956 ден (₨5,065) | ₨4,551 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,694 ден (₨12,157) | ₨6,644 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,820 ден (₨12,483) | ₨6,006 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 44% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,246,860 ден (₨3,229,052) | ₨2,115,150 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 68 ден (₨176) | ₨92 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,293 ден (₨3,348) | ₨2,561 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 203 ден (₨527) | ₨241 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 233 ден (₨604) | ₨748 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨2,396 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 105 ден (₨273) | ₨445 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173 ден (₨449) | ₨320 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 190 ден (₨492) | ₨365 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 47 ден (₨123) | ₨158 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 99 ден (₨257) | ₨112 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 210 ден (₨545) | ₨589 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 789 ден (₨2,043) | ₨1,589 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 572 ден (₨1,482) | ₨1,181 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 ден (₨2,590) | ₨3,978 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,385 ден (₨3,588) | ₨3,176 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 182 ден (₨470) | ₨1,228 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 86 ден (₨222) | ₨389 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84 ден (₨218) | ₨548 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 52,980 ден (₨137,205) | ₨57,145 | + 140% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 ден (₨76) | ₨52 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,682 ден (₨4,355) | ₨3,979 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 135 ден (₨350) | ₨281 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,552 prices entered by 580 different people.
Cost of living in Macedonia is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan
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