Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 19% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Macedonia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 400 ден (руб 442) | руб 473 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 ден (руб 332) | руб 310 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 150 ден (руб 166) | руб 179 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 55 ден (руб 61) | руб 79 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 90 ден (руб 99) | руб 116 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 160 ден (руб 177) | руб 214 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 ден (руб 193) | руб 415 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35 ден (руб 39) | руб 116 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 ден (руб 44) | руб 61 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ден (руб 61) | руб 69 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 220 ден (руб 243) | руб 650 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 82 ден (руб 90) | руб 131 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 ден (руб 33) | руб 38 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 34% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Macedonia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,000 ден (руб 38,681) | руб 58,740 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,031 ден (руб 18,822) | руб 41,557 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,186 ден (руб 5,731) | руб 8,086 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,845 ден (руб 21,933) | руб 36,863 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,313 ден (руб 14,713) | руб 27,195 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,345 ден (руб 3,697) | руб 5,533 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 724 ден (руб 800) | руб 488 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 21,633 ден (руб 23,908) | руб 28,032 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 ден (руб 11,052) | руб 8,369 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 281 ден (руб 311) | руб 508 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 125 ден (руб 138) | руб 795 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 32% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Macedonia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,337 ден (руб 3,688) | руб 5,389 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,865 ден (руб 2,061) | руб 3,367 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,376 ден (руб 4,836) | руб 6,468 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,000 ден (руб 6,631) | руб 7,167 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Macedonia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,827,630 ден (руб 2,019,840) | руб 2,037,620 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 75 ден (руб 83) | руб 50 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 ден (руб 1,326) | руб 1,711 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 34% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Macedonia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 ден (руб 201) | руб 453 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 ден (руб 196) | руб 457 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 ден (руб 1,658) | руб 1,321 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 209 ден (руб 231) | руб 311 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 140 ден (руб 155) | руб 215 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 ден (руб 144) | руб 255 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 ден (руб 62) | руб 99 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 65 ден (руб 72) | руб 124 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 ден (руб 221) | руб 585 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 16% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Macedonia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 991 ден (руб 1,095) | руб 1,591 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 600 ден (руб 663) | руб 553 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 ден (руб 2,652) | руб 4,679 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,779 ден (руб 1,966) | руб 4,412 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 216 ден (руб 239) | руб 375 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 94 ден (руб 104) | руб 187 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 115 ден (руб 127) | руб 239 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 ден (руб 38,681) | руб 48,343 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 ден (руб 7) | руб 3.27 | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,234 ден (руб 3,574) | руб 2,826 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 156 ден (руб 172) | руб 175 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,015 prices entered by 424 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
1.105
RUB
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MKD
Cost of living in Macedonia is 19% cheaper than in Russia
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