- Cost of Living
- Macedonia
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macedonia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 427 ден ($8) | $14 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 191 ден ($3.52) | $8 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 150 ден ($2.75) | $4.53 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ден ($0.90) | $0.89 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 ден ($1.62) | $3.17 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 54 ден ($1.00) | $4.01 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 164 ден ($3.02) | $6 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 ден ($0.95) | $3.33 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39 ден ($0.72) | $1.60 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 ден ($0.90) | $3.44 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 323 ден ($5.95) | $15 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 73 ден ($1.34) | $1.91 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 ден ($0.35) | $2.14 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 73% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 23,552 ден ($434) | $2,042 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,326 ден ($301) | $1,579 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,170 ден ($150) | $177 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,335 ден ($282) | $1,584 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 12,367 ден ($228) | $1,130 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,219 ден ($78) | $121 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 732 ден ($13) | $48 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 22,032 ден ($406) | $334 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,874 ден ($127) | $119 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 ден ($5.52) | $11 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 131 ден ($2.41) | $22 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,775 ден ($51) | $47 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,956 ден ($36) | $45 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,096 ден ($94) | $85 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,820 ден ($89) | $115 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,246,860 ден ($22,958) | $22,356 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 68 ден ($1.25) | $0.77 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,293 ден ($24) | $85 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 203 ден ($3.74) | $7 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 233 ден ($4.30) | $18 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,167 ден ($21) | $111 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 105 ден ($1.94) | $7 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173 ден ($3.19) | $3.51 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 190 ден ($3.50) | $5.11 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 47 ден ($0.87) | $3.47 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 99 ден ($1.83) | $1.85 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 210 ден ($3.87) | $21 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 789 ден ($15) | $45 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 572 ден ($11) | $25 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 ден ($18) | $173 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,385 ден ($26) | $79 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 182 ден ($3.34) | $12 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 86 ден ($1.58) | $4.86 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84 ден ($1.55) | $5.88 | - 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 52,980 ден ($976) | $424 | + 130% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 ден ($0.54) | $0.34 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,682 ден ($31) | $54 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 130 ден ($2.40) | $8 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 54% cheaper than in United States
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