Cost of living in Macedonia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 309 ден ($5.49) | $15 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 280 ден ($4.98) | $8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 ден ($2.86) | $4.34 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 51 ден ($0.91) | $0.88 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 182 ден ($3.23) | $2.98 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 59 ден ($1.05) | $4.03 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 410 ден ($7) | $6 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 37 ден ($0.66) | $3.37 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 ден ($0.52) | $1.76 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42 ден ($0.74) | $3.15 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 334 ден ($5.95) | $14 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 81 ден ($1.44) | $1.94 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 ден ($0.51) | $2.04 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 79% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,018 ден ($427) | $2,258 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,315 ден ($237) | $1,625 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,522 ден ($63) | $177 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,684 ден ($279) | $1,624 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,066 ден ($215) | $1,156 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,606 ден ($29) | $109 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 802 ден ($14) | $47 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,169 ден ($359) | $296 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,171 ден ($92) | $118 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 270 ден ($4.81) | $11 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 176 ден ($3.13) | $22 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,421 ден ($43) | $49 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,223 ден ($40) | $44 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,469 ден ($79) | $86 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,720 ден ($84) | $113 | - 26% | |
| 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 | 1,193,450 ден ($21,227) | $22,916 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 67 ден ($1.18) | $0.75 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,372 ден ($24) | $80 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 ден ($3.23) | $7 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 ден ($3.15) | $20 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 ден ($27) | $111 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 209 ден ($3.71) | $7 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 140 ден ($2.50) | $3.53 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 148 ден ($2.63) | $5.10 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 ден ($1.01) | $3.57 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 105 ден ($1.86) | $1.83 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 206 ден ($3.67) | $22 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 600 ден ($11) | $45 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 459 ден ($8) | $24 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $222 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,969 ден ($35) | $75 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 214 ден ($3.81) | $12 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 82 ден ($1.47) | $4.84 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 109 ден ($1.93) | $5.81 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 21,005 ден ($374) | $397 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 ден ($0.11) | $0.19 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,348 ден ($24) | $53 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 135 ден ($2.40) | $8 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43,934 prices entered by 5,610 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 60% cheaper than in United States
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