Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 547 ден (₨1,634) | ₨441 | + 271% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 191 ден (₨569) | ₨682 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 139 ден (₨416) | ₨274 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ден (₨145) | ₨114 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 104 ден (₨310) | ₨152 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 62 ден (₨185) | ₨86 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 234 ден (₨699) | ₨730 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 ден (₨108) | ₨149 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34 ден (₨102) | ₨52 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42 ден (₨124) | ₨304 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 406 ден (₨1,213) | ₨1,613 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 76 ден (₨228) | ₨130 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 ден (₨88) | ₨81 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 4% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,321 ден (₨60,683) | ₨68,178 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,031 ден (₨50,857) | ₨38,848 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,186 ден (₨15,486) | ₨11,046 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,466 ден (₨55,141) | ₨53,451 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,313 ден (₨39,754) | ₨33,101 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,345 ден (₨9,990) | ₨9,791 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 708 ден (₨2,114) | ₨2,408 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 21,633 ден (₨64,598) | ₨45,353 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 ден (₨29,862) | ₨22,152 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 281 ден (₨840) | ₨767 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 125 ден (₨373) | ₨518 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,553 ден (₨7,625) | ₨3,232 | + 136% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,755 ден (₨5,240) | ₨5,463 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,959 ден (₨11,822) | ₨9,871 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,000 ден (₨17,917) | ₨6,396 | + 180% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 433,546 ден (₨1,294,644) | ₨2,677,660 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 63 ден (₨187) | ₨106 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,441 ден (₨4,304) | ₨2,392 | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 ден (₨543) | ₨250 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 ден (₨528) | ₨778 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 ден (₨4,479) | ₨1,865 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 209 ден (₨623) | ₨577 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 140 ден (₨420) | ₨370 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 149 ден (₨446) | ₨526 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 ден (₨169) | ₨185 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73 ден (₨218) | ₨156 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 190 ден (₨568) | ₨521 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 991 ден (₨2,960) | ₨2,013 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 490 ден (₨1,463) | ₨1,512 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 ден (₨7,167) | ₨2,928 | + 145% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,779 ден (₨5,313) | ₨3,842 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 216 ден (₨645) | ₨1,548 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 80 ден (₨237) | ₨492 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 87 ден (₨261) | ₨458 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 ден (₨104,516) | ₨58,650 | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 ден (₨19) | ₨37 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,041 ден (₨6,096) | ₨3,909 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 132 ден (₨396) | ₨268 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,808 prices entered by 453 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan
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