Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 547 ден (₨1,689) | ₨477 | + 254% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 191 ден (₨589) | ₨617 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 139 ден (₨430) | ₨253 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ден (₨150) | ₨111 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 104 ден (₨321) | ₨147 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 62 ден (₨191) | ₨85 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 234 ден (₨722) | ₨736 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 ден (₨112) | ₨147 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34 ден (₨105) | ₨52 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42 ден (₨129) | ₨285 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 406 ден (₨1,255) | ₨1,607 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 76 ден (₨236) | ₨133 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 ден (₨91) | ₨80 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,321 ден (₨62,754) | ₨65,208 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,031 ден (₨52,593) | ₨40,675 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,186 ден (₨16,015) | ₨11,662 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,466 ден (₨57,024) | ₨44,902 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,313 ден (₨41,111) | ₨32,659 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,345 ден (₨10,331) | ₨8,932 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 708 ден (₨2,187) | ₨2,572 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 21,633 ден (₨66,804) | ₨44,098 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 ден (₨30,881) | ₨23,617 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 281 ден (₨869) | ₨667 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 125 ден (₨386) | ₨516 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,553 ден (₨7,885) | ₨3,054 | + 158% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,755 ден (₨5,418) | ₨5,408 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,959 ден (₨12,226) | ₨8,399 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,000 ден (₨18,529) | ₨5,912 | + 213% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 433,546 ден (₨1,338,838) | ₨2,463,580 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 63 ден (₨194) | ₨107 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,441 ден (₨4,451) | ₨2,108 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 ден (₨561) | ₨260 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 ден (₨546) | ₨616 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 ден (₨4,632) | ₨1,831 | + 153% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 209 ден (₨645) | ₨463 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 140 ден (₨434) | ₨350 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 149 ден (₨461) | ₨441 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 ден (₨174) | ₨189 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73 ден (₨225) | ₨169 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 190 ден (₨588) | ₨480 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 991 ден (₨3,061) | ₨1,849 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 490 ден (₨1,513) | ₨1,458 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 ден (₨7,411) | ₨2,679 | + 177% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,779 ден (₨5,494) | ₨3,680 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 216 ден (₨667) | ₨850 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 80 ден (₨246) | ₨437 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 87 ден (₨270) | ₨435 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 ден (₨108,084) | ₨58,894 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 ден (₨20) | ₨39 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,041 ден (₨6,304) | ₨4,106 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 132 ден (₨409) | ₨267 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,092 prices entered by 488 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 29% more expensive than in Pakistan
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