Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 74% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macedonia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 725 ден (₨3,603) | ₨972 | + 271% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 305 ден (₨1,516) | ₨1,004 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 ден (₨1,223) | ₨365 | + 235% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 81 ден (₨400) | ₨170 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 ден (₨662) | ₨285 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 77 ден (₨382) | ₨255 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 232 ден (₨1,155) | ₨1,139 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 53 ден (₨263) | ₨290 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 59 ден (₨292) | ₨117 | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 54 ден (₨270) | ₨549 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 432 ден (₨2,146) | ₨2,784 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 78 ден (₨387) | ₨289 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 ден (₨214) | ₨191 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 58% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macedonia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 33,571 ден (₨166,878) | ₨115,670 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 23,261 ден (₨115,629) | ₨70,950 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,113 ден (₨45,299) | ₨25,995 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,693 ден (₨92,919) | ₨59,502 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,038 ден (₨84,692) | ₨50,821 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,075 ден (₨35,170) | ₨20,152 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 822 ден (₨4,088) | ₨2,097 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,188 ден (₨150,062) | ₨71,636 | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,316 ден (₨26,424) | ₨23,262 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 452 ден (₨2,246) | ₨1,718 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 535 ден (₨2,661) | ₨1,977 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macedonia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,741 ден (₨8,652) | ₨3,426 | + 153% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,896 ден (₨9,426) | ₨6,254 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,567 ден (₨22,704) | ₨13,199 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,000 ден (₨19,883) | ₨8,569 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macedonia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,434,760 ден (₨7,132,009) | ₨4,456,060 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 86 ден (₨429) | ₨270 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,019 ден (₨10,035) | ₨4,626 | + 117% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macedonia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 250 ден (₨1,243) | ₨1,015 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 ден (₨2,485) | ₨1,391 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 ден (₨3,480) | ₨3,667 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 200 ден (₨994) | ₨521 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 200 ден (₨994) | ₨922 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 250 ден (₨1,243) | ₨736 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 59 ден (₨295) | ₨249 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 ден (₨497) | ₨242 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 275 ден (₨1,368) | ₨860 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 93% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macedonia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,176 ден (₨5,844) | ₨3,545 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 719 ден (₨3,575) | ₨2,089 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,241 ден (₨6,167) | ₨2,959 | + 108% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,874 ден (₨9,318) | ₨7,109 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 317 ден (₨1,575) | ₨880 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 94 ден (₨465) | ₨669 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 137 ден (₨682) | ₨745 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,000 ден (₨198,835) | ₨119,622 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 ден (₨32) | ₨3.79 | + 753% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,259 ден (₨16,202) | ₨3,764 | + 330% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 149 ден (₨742) | ₨415 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,932 prices entered by 469 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 69% more expensive than in Pakistan
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