Cost of living
Skopje compared to Tetovo
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Overview comparison
SkopjeTetovo
Consumer prices in Tetovo are roughly 5% higher than in Skopje.
Cost of living
| Item | Skopje | Tetovo |
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| Total with rent one person | 567 | 666 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,252 | 1,328 |
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| Without rent one person | 286 | 263 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,039 | 839 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 245.95 | 299.06 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 361.6 | 458.53 |
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| Food person | 244 | 204 |
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| Food family | 638 | 670 |
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| Transport person | 29.94 | 16.07 |
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| Transport family | 76.23 | 48.67 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.32 years | 72.58 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Skopje | Tetovo |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.77 | 4.68 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 17.44 | 17.92 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.52 | 5.16 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.43 | 2.16 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.23 | 1.3 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.48 | 1.25 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Skopje | Tetovo |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 197.76 | 246.86 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 137.64 | 179.76 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 241 | 342.33 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 267.59 | 306.15 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 61.16 | 125.66 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 86.69 | 136.05 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 11.1 | 17.59 |
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Transportation
| Item | Skopje | Tetovo |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.96 | 5.68 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,246 | 1,014 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 855 | 981 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.54 | 0.31 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 47.86% | 12.17% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.11 | 4.68 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.49 | 1.21 |
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Groceries
| Item | Skopje | Tetovo |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.02 | 1.28 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.44 | 0.53 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.06 | 1.81 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.09 | 6 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.41 | 5.26 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.29 | 7.63 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.53 | 1.54 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 | 0.43 |
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Other
| Item | Skopje | Tetovo |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 22.95 | 24.42 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.48 | 3.75 |
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| Doctors visit | 23.47 | 23.91 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.04 | 4.28 |
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| Brand Jeans | 24.62 | 89.87 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 84.01 | 59.88 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 243.17 | 253.95 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,273 | 1,394 |
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