Cost of living in Macedonia compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Macedonia is 35% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Macedonia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 776 ден (£11) | £13 | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 327 ден (£4.55) | £8 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 255 ден (£3.55) | £4.26 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 ден (£1.03) | £1.20 | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | 139 ден (£1.93) | £3.63 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 77 ден (£1.07) | £2.28 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 235 ден (£3.27) | £5.34 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 57 ден (£0.79) | £2.13 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 47 ден (£0.65) | £0.89 | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 58 ден (£0.80) | £1.97 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 331 ден (£4.61) | £10 | - 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 96 ден (£1.33) | £2.36 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 ден (£0.73) | £1.04 | - 30% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Macedonia is 67% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Macedonia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,662 ден (£552) | £1,997 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,511 ден (£355) | £1,637 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,801 ден (£108) | £229 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 28,140 ден (£391) | £1,818 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,534 ден (£286) | £1,060 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,942 ден (£97) | £190 | - 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,054 ден (£15) | £26 | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | 28,656 ден (£398) | £324 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,842 ден (£95) | £83 | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 589 ден (£8) | £7 | + 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 531 ден (£7) | £16 | - 54% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Macedonia is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
Macedonia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,843 ден (£67) | £73 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,402 ден (£33) | £32 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,033 ден (£70) | £81 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,583 ден (£78) | £83 | - 6% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Macedonia is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Macedonia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,434,760 ден (£19,952) | £25,126 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 84 ден (£1.16) | £1.44 | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,858 ден (£26) | £85 | - 69% | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Macedonia is 28% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Macedonia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 280 ден (£3.89) | £5.04 | - 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 698 ден (£10) | £8 | + 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,958 ден (£27) | £74 | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 242 ден (£3.36) | £4.77 | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 206 ден (£2.87) | £1.97 | + 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 239 ден (£3.32) | £3.78 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 92 ден (£1.27) | £2.39 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 121 ден (£1.68) | £1.77 | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 305 ден (£4.24) | £14 | - 70% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Macedonia is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Macedonia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,397 ден (£19) | £40 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 672 ден (£9) | £19 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,232 ден (£17) | £124 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,556 ден (£36) | £69 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 294 ден (£4.09) | £11 | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 164 ден (£2.28) | £3.71 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 152 ден (£2.11) | £5.75 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,000 ден (£556) | £537 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 ден (£0.28) | £0.28 | - 1% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,686 ден (£51) | £35 | + 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 167 ден (£2.32) | £14 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,130 prices entered by 667 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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