- Cost of Living
- Macedonia
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 1% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 427 ден (руб 523) | руб 357 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 191 ден (руб 234) | руб 284 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 150 ден (руб 183) | руб 134 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ден (руб 60) | руб 64 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 ден (руб 108) | руб 81 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 54 ден (руб 66) | руб 146 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 164 ден (руб 200) | руб 309 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 ден (руб 63) | руб 94 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39 ден (руб 48) | руб 35 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 ден (руб 60) | руб 62 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 323 ден (руб 395) | руб 530 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 73 ден (руб 89) | руб 94 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 ден (руб 23) | руб 32 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 35% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 23,552 ден (руб 28,791) | руб 74,401 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,326 ден (руб 19,957) | руб 39,896 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,170 ден (руб 9,987) | руб 6,144 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,335 ден (руб 18,746) | руб 37,069 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 12,367 ден (руб 15,118) | руб 24,805 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,219 ден (руб 5,157) | руб 3,895 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 732 ден (руб 895) | руб 482 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 22,032 ден (руб 26,933) | руб 26,462 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,874 ден (руб 8,403) | руб 5,863 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 ден (руб 367) | руб 384 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 131 ден (руб 160) | руб 523 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 22% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,775 ден (руб 3,392) | руб 5,275 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,956 ден (руб 2,391) | руб 3,110 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,096 ден (руб 6,230) | руб 5,592 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,820 ден (руб 5,892) | руб 7,318 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 19% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,246,860 ден (руб 1,524,191) | руб 1,174,690 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 68 ден (руб 83) | руб 43 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,293 ден (руб 1,580) | руб 1,678 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 3% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 203 ден (руб 249) | руб 318 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 233 ден (руб 285) | руб 498 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,167 ден (руб 1,426) | руб 1,232 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 105 ден (руб 129) | руб 232 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173 ден (руб 212) | руб 159 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 190 ден (руб 232) | руб 205 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 47 ден (руб 58) | руб 70 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 99 ден (руб 122) | руб 103 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 210 ден (руб 257) | руб 529 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 30% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 789 ден (руб 964) | руб 1,635 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 572 ден (руб 699) | руб 669 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 ден (руб 1,222) | руб 4,972 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,385 ден (руб 1,694) | руб 3,313 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 182 ден (руб 222) | руб 371 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 86 ден (руб 105) | руб 176 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84 ден (руб 103) | руб 227 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 52,980 ден (руб 64,764) | руб 31,742 | + 104% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 ден (руб 36) | руб 4.78 | + 647% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,682 ден (руб 2,056) | руб 3,075 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 130 ден (руб 159) | руб 137 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.222
RUB
/
MKD
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Cost of living in Macedonia is about the same as in Russia
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