- Cost of Living
- Macedonia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 427 ден (₨1,039) | ₨528 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 191 ден (₨465) | ₨604 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 150 ден (₨364) | ₨214 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ден (₨119) | ₨108 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 ден (₨214) | ₨121 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 54 ден (₨132) | ₨82 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 164 ден (₨398) | ₨437 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 ден (₨126) | ₨153 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39 ден (₨95) | ₨40 | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 ден (₨119) | ₨314 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 323 ден (₨785) | ₨2,141 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 73 ден (₨177) | ₨117 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 ден (₨48) | ₨55 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 3% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 23,552 ден (₨57,229) | ₨57,018 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,326 ден (₨39,669) | ₨35,866 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,170 ден (₨19,851) | ₨7,949 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,335 ден (₨37,262) | ₨44,615 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,560 ден (₨32,950) | ₨25,314 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,219 ден (₨10,251) | ₨6,795 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 732 ден (₨1,779) | ₨2,652 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 22,032 ден (₨53,536) | ₨39,920 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,874 ден (₨16,704) | ₨11,091 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 ден (₨729) | ₨499 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 131 ден (₨317) | ₨947 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,775 ден (₨6,742) | ₨2,542 | + 165% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,956 ден (₨4,753) | ₨4,026 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,096 ден (₨12,383) | ₨6,025 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,820 ден (₨11,713) | ₨5,302 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,246,860 ден (₨3,029,732) | ₨1,796,100 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 68 ден (₨165) | ₨89 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,293 ден (₨3,141) | ₨2,526 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 203 ден (₨494) | ₨227 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 233 ден (₨567) | ₨639 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,167 ден (₨2,835) | ₨2,133 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 105 ден (₨256) | ₨444 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173 ден (₨421) | ₨268 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 190 ден (₨462) | ₨340 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 47 ден (₨115) | ₨142 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 99 ден (₨242) | ₨109 | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 210 ден (₨511) | ₨627 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 789 ден (₨1,916) | ₨1,501 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 572 ден (₨1,390) | ₨1,126 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 ден (₨2,430) | ₨3,688 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,385 ден (₨3,366) | ₨3,095 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 182 ден (₨441) | ₨526 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 86 ден (₨208) | ₨391 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84 ден (₨205) | ₨548 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 52,980 ден (₨128,736) | ₨54,726 | + 135% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 ден (₨71) | ₨29 | + 141% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,682 ден (₨4,086) | ₨3,850 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 130 ден (₨316) | ₨182 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.430
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,874 prices entered by 588 different people.
Cost of living in Macedonia is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan
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