Cost of Living in North Macedonia
Summary of cost of living in North Macedonia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,098.7 (111,277.1 ден), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $598.0 (31,708.7 ден), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in North Macedonia is, on average, 49.1% lower than in United States.
- Rent in North Macedonia is, on average, 80.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 400.00 ден | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 1,500.00 ден | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 300.00 ден | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 120.00 ден | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 150.00 ден | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 99.06 ден | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 93.06 ден | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 64.83 ден | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 70.17 ден | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 35.87 ден | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 40.91 ден | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 121.54 ден | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 211.89 ден | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 169.66 ден | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 296.86 ден | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 28.09 ден | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 35.01 ден | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 33.51 ден | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 48.97 ден | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 22.58 ден | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 24.86 ден | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 35.86 ден | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 30.01 ден | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 350.00 ден | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 57.31 ден | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 78.33 ден | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 180.00 ден | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 40.00 ден | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 1,400.00 ден | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 60.00 ден | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 61.16 ден | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 400.00 ден | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 78.15 ден | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 1,856,490.00 ден | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 1,581,790.11 ден | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 8,074.80 ден | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 940.54 ден | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 1,003.63 ден | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,550.03 ден | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 788.89 ден | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 350.00 ден | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 15,426.54 ден | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 238,477.21 ден | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 4,028.80 ден | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 2,175.02 ден | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 5,019.54 ден | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 5,635.53 ден | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 17,712.39 ден | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 13,844.12 ден | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 30,329.91 ден | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 21,508.31 ден | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 9,901.14 ден | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 7,025.87 ден | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 41,243.25 ден | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.76 | |
Prices in North Macedonia
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Last update: 18 May 2026
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Last update: 18 May 2026
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