Cost of living
South Eastern (North Macedonia) compared to Southwestern
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Overview comparison
South Eastern (North Macedonia)Southwestern
Consumer prices in South Eastern (North Macedonia) are roughly 51% higher than in Southwestern.
Cost of living
| Item | South Eastern (North Macedonia) | Southwestern |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,234 | 904 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,790 | 1,948 |
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| Without rent one person | 781 | 466 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,867 | 1,225 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 854.05 | 392.17 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,252.82 | 435.15 |
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| Food person | 481 | 265 |
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| Food family | 1,261 | 956 |
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| Transport person | 59.37 | 52.93 |
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| Transport family | 176.76 | 173.24 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.78 years | 86.51 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | South Eastern (North Macedonia) | Southwestern |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.53 | 9.68 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 45.77 | 27.22 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.4 | 7.89 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.6 | 2.03 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.82 | 2.15 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.25 | 1.87 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | South Eastern (North Macedonia) | Southwestern |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 617.36 | 317.73 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 666.86 | 217.38 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,232.25 | 535.65 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,186.92 | 465.04 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.26 | 38.29 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 48.63 | 60.26 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 68.9 | 15.4 |
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Transportation
| Item | South Eastern (North Macedonia) | Southwestern |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.03 | 4.08 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,236 | 1,897 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,692 | 959 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.43 | 0.54 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 31.26% | 18.76% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 26.47 | 21 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.36 | 2.41 |
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Groceries
| Item | South Eastern (North Macedonia) | Southwestern |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.78 | 1.92 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.62 | 0.75 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.69 | 2.95 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.23 | 11.94 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.12 | 6.12 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 29.97 | 11.65 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.07 | 2.3 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.68 | 0.41 |
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Other
| Item | South Eastern (North Macedonia) | Southwestern |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 113.11 | 39.78 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.82 | 7.15 |
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| Doctors visit | 34.58 | 15.27 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.02 | 3.88 |
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| Brand Jeans | 109.76 | 49.1 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 139.57 | 93.94 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 374.55 | 156.07 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,072 | 4,971 |
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