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Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 413 ден (руб 483) | руб 350 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 212 ден (руб 248) | руб 261 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 136 ден (руб 160) | руб 138 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 53 ден (руб 62) | руб 65 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 90 ден (руб 105) | руб 83 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 62 ден (руб 73) | руб 141 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 171 ден (руб 200) | руб 293 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 57 ден (руб 66) | руб 95 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 ден (руб 50) | руб 33 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51 ден (руб 59) | руб 60 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 383 ден (руб 448) | руб 521 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 74 ден (руб 87) | руб 97 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 ден (руб 22) | руб 30 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 39% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 23,198 ден (руб 27,148) | руб 75,593 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,022 ден (руб 18,751) | руб 39,597 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,520 ден (руб 8,800) | руб 6,187 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,777 ден (руб 18,464) | руб 36,339 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,972 ден (руб 12,841) | руб 23,768 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,714 ден (руб 5,517) | руб 3,745 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 774 ден (руб 906) | руб 474 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 22,704 ден (руб 26,571) | руб 26,670 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,429 ден (руб 8,695) | руб 7,096 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 327 ден (руб 382) | руб 393 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 137 ден (руб 160) | руб 710 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 27% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,173 ден (руб 3,713) | руб 5,542 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,939 ден (руб 2,269) | руб 3,185 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,275 ден (руб 6,174) | руб 5,739 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,367 ден (руб 5,111) | руб 7,727 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 10% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,313,020 ден (руб 1,536,646) | руб 1,354,190 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 ден (руб 82) | руб 44 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,332 ден (руб 1,559) | руб 1,778 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 251 ден (руб 293) | руб 364 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 226 ден (руб 264) | руб 587 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ден (руб 2,341) | руб 1,188 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 105 ден (руб 123) | руб 209 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 154 ден (руб 181) | руб 166 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 174 ден (руб 203) | руб 198 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 47 ден (руб 55) | руб 69 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73 ден (руб 86) | руб 102 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 ден (руб 248) | руб 520 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 22% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 799 ден (руб 935) | руб 1,690 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 582 ден (руб 681) | руб 650 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 ден (руб 1,170) | руб 7,167 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,717 ден (руб 2,010) | руб 3,162 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 182 ден (руб 213) | руб 382 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 80 ден (руб 93) | руб 180 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 88 ден (руб 103) | руб 242 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 38,750 ден (руб 45,350) | руб 31,464 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.66 ден (руб 7) | руб 4.26 | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,686 ден (руб 1,973) | руб 3,379 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 139 ден (руб 162) | руб 140 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.170
RUB
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MKD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,110 prices entered by 873 different people.
Cost of living in Macedonia is 16% cheaper than in Russia
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