Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 7% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 309 ден (руб 385) | руб 407 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 280 ден (руб 349) | руб 265 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 ден (руб 200) | руб 147 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 51 ден (руб 64) | руб 67 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 182 ден (руб 226) | руб 88 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 59 ден (руб 74) | руб 147 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 410 ден (руб 510) | руб 324 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 37 ден (руб 46) | руб 98 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 ден (руб 36) | руб 34 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42 ден (руб 52) | руб 64 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 334 ден (руб 417) | руб 591 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 81 ден (руб 101) | руб 102 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 ден (руб 36) | руб 32 | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 44% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,018 ден (руб 29,925) | руб 71,169 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,315 ден (руб 16,590) | руб 39,385 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,522 ден (руб 4,388) | руб 6,163 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,684 ден (руб 19,541) | руб 40,158 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,066 ден (руб 15,034) | руб 24,350 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,606 ден (руб 2,001) | руб 4,247 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 802 ден (руб 999) | руб 417 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,169 ден (руб 25,129) | руб 26,540 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,171 ден (руб 6,443) | руб 6,255 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 270 ден (руб 337) | руб 462 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 176 ден (руб 219) | руб 628 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 10% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,421 ден (руб 3,017) | руб 5,495 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,223 ден (руб 2,770) | руб 2,544 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,469 ден (руб 5,569) | руб 5,941 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,720 ден (руб 5,880) | руб 6,606 | - 11% | |
| 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 | 1,193,450 ден (руб 1,486,992) | руб 1,358,270 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 67 ден (руб 83) | руб 46 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,372 ден (руб 1,710) | руб 1,874 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 17% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 ден (руб 226) | руб 449 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 ден (руб 220) | руб 578 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 ден (руб 1,869) | руб 1,374 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 209 ден (руб 260) | руб 313 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 140 ден (руб 175) | руб 167 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 148 ден (руб 185) | руб 227 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 ден (руб 70) | руб 82 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 105 ден (руб 131) | руб 99 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 206 ден (руб 257) | руб 570 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 25% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 600 ден (руб 748) | руб 1,511 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 459 ден (руб 572) | руб 597 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,681 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,969 ден (руб 2,454) | руб 3,689 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 214 ден (руб 267) | руб 394 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 82 ден (руб 103) | руб 200 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 109 ден (руб 135) | руб 215 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 21,005 ден (руб 26,172) | руб 31,375 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 ден (руб 8) | руб 2.24 | + 242% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,348 ден (руб 1,680) | руб 3,654 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 135 ден (руб 168) | руб 155 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,090 prices entered by 512 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.246
RUB
/
MKD
Cost of living in Macedonia is 16% cheaper than in Russia
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