Cost of living in Macedonia compared to United Arab Emirates
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Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Macedonia is 29% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Macedonia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 776 ден (Dirham 50) | Dirham 52 | - 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 327 ден (Dirham 21) | Dirham 34 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 255 ден (Dirham 17) | Dirham 18 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 ден (Dirham 4.84) | Dirham 7 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 139 ден (Dirham 9) | Dirham 14 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 77 ден (Dirham 5.00) | Dirham 5.02 | - 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 235 ден (Dirham 15) | Dirham 31 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 57 ден (Dirham 3.70) | Dirham 8 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 47 ден (Dirham 3.04) | Dirham 3.98 | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 58 ден (Dirham 3.75) | Dirham 11 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 331 ден (Dirham 22) | Dirham 80 | - 73% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 96 ден (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 ден (Dirham 3.42) | Dirham 4.99 | - 31% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Macedonia is 64% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Macedonia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,662 ден (Dirham 2,579) | Dirham 9,431 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,511 ден (Dirham 1,659) | Dirham 5,945 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,801 ден (Dirham 507) | Dirham 797 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 28,140 ден (Dirham 1,830) | Dirham 6,217 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,534 ден (Dirham 1,335) | Dirham 4,162 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,942 ден (Dirham 451) | Dirham 568 | - 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,054 ден (Dirham 69) | Dirham 283 | - 76% | |
40” flat screen tv | 28,656 ден (Dirham 1,863) | Dirham 837 | + 122% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,842 ден (Dirham 445) | Dirham 338 | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 589 ден (Dirham 38) | Dirham 47 | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 531 ден (Dirham 35) | Dirham 35 | - 3% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Macedonia is 8% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Macedonia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,843 ден (Dirham 315) | Dirham 238 | + 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,402 ден (Dirham 156) | Dirham 208 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,033 ден (Dirham 327) | Dirham 350 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,583 ден (Dirham 363) | Dirham 366 | - 1% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Macedonia is 28% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Macedonia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,434,760 ден (Dirham 93,284) | Dirham 117,172 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 84 ден (Dirham 5.44) | Dirham 2.92 | + 86% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,858 ден (Dirham 121) | Dirham 227 | - 47% | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Macedonia is 28% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Macedonia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 280 ден (Dirham 18) | Dirham 13 | + 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 698 ден (Dirham 45) | Dirham 30 | + 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,958 ден (Dirham 127) | Dirham 285 | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 242 ден (Dirham 16) | Dirham 27 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 206 ден (Dirham 13) | Dirham 17 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 239 ден (Dirham 16) | Dirham 22 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 92 ден (Dirham 5.96) | Dirham 13 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 121 ден (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 305 ден (Dirham 20) | Dirham 38 | - 48% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Macedonia is 27% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Macedonia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,397 ден (Dirham 91) | Dirham 194 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 672 ден (Dirham 44) | Dirham 92 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,232 ден (Dirham 80) | Dirham 396 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,556 ден (Dirham 166) | Dirham 378 | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 294 ден (Dirham 19) | Dirham 76 | - 75% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 164 ден (Dirham 11) | Dirham 22 | - 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 152 ден (Dirham 10) | Dirham 36 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,000 ден (Dirham 2,601) | Dirham 1,944 | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 ден (Dirham 1.30) | Dirham 0.78 | + 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,686 ден (Dirham 240) | Dirham 274 | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 167 ден (Dirham 11) | Dirham 18 | - 38% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,157 prices entered by 273 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 40% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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