Cost of Living in North Macedonia
Summary of cost of living in North Macedonia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,834.1€ (112,978.6ден), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 536.4€ (33,038.5ден), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in North Macedonia is, on average, 48.8% lower than in United States.
- Rent in North Macedonia is, on average, 81.3% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 6.17 € | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 24.35 € | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 4.87 € | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 1.95 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.44 € | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.57 € | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.50 € | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.08 € | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.32 € | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.58 € | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.66 € | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1.89 € | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.44 € | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.77 € | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.92 € | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.44 € | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.57 € | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.55 € | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.78 € | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.36 € | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.39 € | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.59 € | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.48 € | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.68 € | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.92 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.26 € | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 2.76 € | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.65 € | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 24.35 € | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 0.97 € | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 0.98 € | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 6.09 € | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.86 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,221.87 € | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,219.38 € | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 130.60 € | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.22 € | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 15.47 € | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 26.99 € | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.18 € | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 5.68 € | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 236.17 € | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 3,645.83 € | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 63.28 € | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.47 € | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 83.42 € | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 96.19 € | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 297.11 € | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 221.66 € | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 488.35 € | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 344.65 € | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 164.26 € | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 116.79 € | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 631.42 € | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.65 |
Prices in North Macedonia
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Last update: 7 October 2025
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Last update: 7 October 2025
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