Cost of living in Macedonia compared to United States
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| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Macedonia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 400 ден ($7) | $17 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 ден ($5.07) | $9 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 150 ден ($2.54) | $5.06 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 55 ден ($0.93) | $0.99 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 90 ден ($1.52) | $3.33 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 160 ден ($2.71) | $4.43 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 ден ($2.96) | $7 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35 ден ($0.59) | $3.91 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 ден ($0.68) | $1.94 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ден ($0.93) | $3.28 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 220 ден ($3.72) | $16 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 82 ден ($1.38) | $2.25 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 ден ($0.51) | $2.46 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 77% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Macedonia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,000 ден ($592) | $2,514 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,031 ден ($288) | $1,958 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,186 ден ($88) | $203 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,845 ден ($336) | $1,778 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,313 ден ($225) | $1,342 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,345 ден ($57) | $139 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 724 ден ($12) | $56 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 21,633 ден ($366) | $300 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 ден ($169) | $135 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 281 ден ($4.76) | $12 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 125 ден ($2.11) | $26 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Macedonia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,337 ден ($56) | $51 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,865 ден ($32) | $46 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,376 ден ($74) | $92 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,000 ден ($101) | $120 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Macedonia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,827,630 ден ($30,909) | $25,409 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 75 ден ($1.27) | $1.06 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 ден ($20) | $77 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 71% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Macedonia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 ден ($3.07) | $7 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 ден ($2.99) | $19 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 ден ($25) | $125 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 209 ден ($3.53) | $7 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 140 ден ($2.38) | $4.17 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 ден ($2.20) | $5.50 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 ден ($0.96) | $4.18 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 65 ден ($1.10) | $2.05 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 ден ($3.38) | $25 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Macedonia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 991 ден ($17) | $49 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 600 ден ($10) | $27 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 ден ($41) | $192 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,779 ден ($30) | $83 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 216 ден ($3.65) | $13 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 94 ден ($1.58) | $5.19 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 115 ден ($1.94) | $6 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 ден ($592) | $499 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 ден ($0.11) | $0.17 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,234 ден ($55) | $53 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 156 ден ($2.64) | $9 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,183 prices entered by 2,628 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 60% cheaper than in United States
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