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Cost of living in Macedonia compared to United States
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 413 ден ($8) | $14 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 212 ден ($3.88) | $8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 136 ден ($2.49) | $4.43 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 53 ден ($0.96) | $0.87 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 90 ден ($1.64) | $3.19 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 62 ден ($1.14) | $3.95 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 171 ден ($3.13) | $6 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 57 ден ($1.04) | $3.34 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 ден ($0.77) | $1.59 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51 ден ($0.92) | $3.62 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 383 ден ($7) | $15 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 74 ден ($1.36) | $1.92 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 ден ($0.35) | $2.15 | - 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 | 23,198 ден ($424) | $2,044 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,022 ден ($293) | $1,542 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,520 ден ($137) | $178 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,777 ден ($288) | $1,511 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,972 ден ($201) | $1,089 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,714 ден ($86) | $117 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 774 ден ($14) | $48 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 22,704 ден ($415) | $322 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,429 ден ($136) | $120 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 327 ден ($5.97) | $11 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 137 ден ($2.51) | $22 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,173 ден ($58) | $47 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,939 ден ($35) | $44 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,275 ден ($96) | $86 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,367 ден ($80) | $113 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,313,020 ден ($24,006) | $22,229 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 ден ($1.27) | $0.78 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,332 ден ($24) | $85 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 251 ден ($4.58) | $7 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 226 ден ($4.13) | $18 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 ден ($37) | $110 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 105 ден ($1.93) | $7 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 154 ден ($2.82) | $3.42 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 174 ден ($3.17) | $5.06 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 47 ден ($0.86) | $3.47 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73 ден ($1.34) | $1.83 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 212 ден ($3.87) | $20 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 799 ден ($15) | $45 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 582 ден ($11) | $25 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 ден ($18) | $171 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,717 ден ($31) | $78 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 182 ден ($3.33) | $12 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 80 ден ($1.46) | $4.92 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 88 ден ($1.60) | $5.91 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 38,750 ден ($708) | $419 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.66 ден ($0.10) | $0.25 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,686 ден ($31) | $50 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 139 ден ($2.53) | $8 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 56% cheaper than in United States
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