Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 429 ден (₨1,165) | ₨599 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 219 ден (₨595) | ₨644 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 ден (₨436) | ₨248 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 53 ден (₨145) | ₨109 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 112 ден (₨304) | ₨122 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 72 ден (₨195) | ₨115 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 190 ден (₨518) | ₨480 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 42 ден (₨115) | ₨180 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33 ден (₨90) | ₨46 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 47 ден (₨128) | ₨359 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 326 ден (₨885) | ₨2,714 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 76 ден (₨205) | ₨125 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 ден (₨77) | ₨57 | + 35% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,644 ден (₨61,517) | ₨55,449 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,258 ден (₨41,452) | ₨35,477 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,102 ден (₨8,428) | ₨9,348 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,637 ден (₨39,765) | ₨45,679 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,662 ден (₨28,965) | ₨30,170 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,048 ден (₨5,564) | ₨7,326 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 880 ден (₨2,390) | ₨2,452 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,169 ден (₨54,794) | ₨38,344 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,171 ден (₨14,050) | ₨12,184 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 270 ден (₨735) | ₨584 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 182 ден (₨494) | ₨791 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 88% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,421 ден (₨6,578) | ₨2,077 | + 217% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,115 ден (₨5,745) | ₨3,550 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,889 ден (₨13,282) | ₨6,584 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,720 ден (₨12,822) | ₨5,548 | + 131% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 67% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,193,450 ден (₨3,242,340) | ₨1,949,500 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 69 ден (₨188) | ₨110 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,398 ден (₨3,798) | ₨1,927 | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 ден (₨494) | ₨311 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 ден (₨481) | ₨401 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ден (₨5,434) | ₨1,486 | + 266% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 209 ден (₨567) | ₨514 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 ден (₨526) | ₨301 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 154 ден (₨418) | ₨305 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 ден (₨132) | ₨190 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 116 ден (₨315) | ₨126 | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 180 ден (₨489) | ₨388 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 645 ден (₨1,753) | ₨1,486 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 391 ден (₨1,062) | ₨1,191 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 ден (₨2,717) | ₨3,767 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,257 ден (₨3,415) | ₨3,552 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 296 ден (₨805) | ₨885 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 ден (₨272) | ₨327 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 109 ден (₨296) | ₨397 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 21,005 ден (₨57,066) | ₨55,804 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 ден (₨17) | ₨4.62 | + 260% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,348 ден (₨3,663) | ₨4,010 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 134 ден (₨364) | ₨216 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,271 prices entered by 501 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan
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