Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macedonia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 400 ден (₨1,305) | ₨519 | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 ден (₨979) | ₨742 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 150 ден (₨489) | ₨215 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 55 ден (₨180) | ₨119 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 90 ден (₨293) | ₨168 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 160 ден (₨522) | ₨102 | + 414% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 ден (₨571) | ₨658 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35 ден (₨114) | ₨194 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 ден (₨130) | ₨51 | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ден (₨180) | ₨220 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 220 ден (₨718) | ₨2,141 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 82 ден (₨267) | ₨170 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 ден (₨98) | ₨77 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 29% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macedonia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,000 ден (₨114,183) | ₨65,360 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,031 ден (₨55,561) | ₨44,450 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,186 ден (₨16,919) | ₨14,918 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,845 ден (₨64,743) | ₨47,849 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,313 ден (₨43,431) | ₨35,800 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,345 ден (₨10,914) | ₨10,123 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 724 ден (₨2,363) | ₨2,270 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 21,633 ден (₨70,573) | ₨53,975 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 ден (₨32,624) | ₨18,356 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 281 ден (₨918) | ₨851 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 125 ден (₨408) | ₨797 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macedonia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,337 ден (₨10,886) | ₨4,868 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,865 ден (₨6,084) | ₨7,670 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,376 ден (₨14,276) | ₨17,357 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,000 ден (₨19,574) | ₨8,106 | + 141% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macedonia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,827,630 ден (₨5,962,396) | ₨5,697,890 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 75 ден (₨245) | ₨146 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 ден (₨3,915) | ₨4,073 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Macedonia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 ден (₨593) | ₨237 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 ден (₨577) | ₨572 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 ден (₨4,894) | ₨1,768 | + 177% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 209 ден (₨681) | ₨1,267 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 140 ден (₨458) | ₨575 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 ден (₨424) | ₨371 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 ден (₨184) | ₨352 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 65 ден (₨212) | ₨116 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 ден (₨652) | ₨681 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Macedonia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 991 ден (₨3,233) | ₨2,016 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 600 ден (₨1,957) | ₨1,908 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 ден (₨7,830) | ₨2,708 | + 189% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,779 ден (₨5,804) | ₨4,907 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 216 ден (₨705) | ₨1,025 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 94 ден (₨306) | ₨469 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 115 ден (₨374) | ₨513 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 ден (₨114,183) | ₨107,118 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 ден (₨21) | ₨4.02 | + 429% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,234 ден (₨10,550) | ₨4,729 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 156 ден (₨509) | ₨237 | + 114% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 969 prices entered by 329 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan
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