Cost of living in Macedonia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 547 ден ($11) | $15 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 191 ден ($3.76) | $8 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 139 ден ($2.75) | $4.26 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 53 ден ($1.04) | $0.87 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 ден ($1.90) | $2.88 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 62 ден ($1.22) | $4.18 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 234 ден ($4.61) | $6 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 ден ($0.64) | $3.44 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34 ден ($0.67) | $1.76 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 54 ден ($1.06) | $3.11 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 406 ден ($8) | $14 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 76 ден ($1.50) | $1.99 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 ден ($0.54) | $2.19 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 73% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,321 ден ($400) | $2,193 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,031 ден ($336) | $1,576 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,186 ден ($102) | $179 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,466 ден ($364) | $1,541 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,313 ден ($262) | $1,141 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,345 ден ($66) | $113 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 708 ден ($14) | $52 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 21,633 ден ($426) | $270 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 ден ($197) | $127 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 281 ден ($5.55) | $11 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 125 ден ($2.46) | $22 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,337 ден ($66) | $47 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,865 ден ($37) | $43 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,376 ден ($86) | $86 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,000 ден ($118) | $107 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 433,546 ден ($8,543) | $23,539 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 63 ден ($1.24) | $0.66 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,441 ден ($28) | $73 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 ден ($3.58) | $7 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 ден ($3.49) | $16 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 ден ($30) | $111 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 209 ден ($4.11) | $7 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 140 ден ($2.77) | $3.46 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 149 ден ($2.94) | $4.84 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 ден ($1.11) | $3.66 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73 ден ($1.44) | $1.81 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 176 ден ($3.47) | $22 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 991 ден ($20) | $46 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 490 ден ($10) | $25 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 ден ($47) | $200 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,779 ден ($35) | $78 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 216 ден ($4.26) | $12 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 80 ден ($1.57) | $4.94 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 87 ден ($1.72) | $5.64 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 ден ($690) | $425 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 ден ($0.13) | $0.25 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,041 ден ($40) | $49 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 126 ден ($2.49) | $8 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,322 prices entered by 4,194 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 56% cheaper than in United States
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