Cost of living
Eastern (North Macedonia) compared to Vardar
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Overview comparison
Eastern (North Macedonia)Vardar
Consumer prices in Eastern (North Macedonia) are roughly 66% higher than in Vardar.
Cost of living
| Item | Eastern (North Macedonia) | Vardar |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,169 | 690 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,482 | 1,548 |
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| Without rent one person | 560 | 308 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,381 | 1,142 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 687.89 | 389.14 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,053.34 | 622.4 |
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| Food person | 368 | 213 |
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| Food family | 969 | 574 |
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| Transport person | 46.81 | 22.88 |
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| Transport family | 154.4 | 71.05 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.62 years | 88.36 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Eastern (North Macedonia) | Vardar |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.39 | 4.75 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 25.48 | 28.64 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.39 | 5.21 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.59 | 2.13 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.73 | 1.32 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.8 | 1.34 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Eastern (North Macedonia) | Vardar |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 587.6 | 260.62 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 435.29 | 194.71 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,568.31 | 702.85 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,049.52 | 497.23 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.01 | 74.67 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 51.91 | 141.34 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 43.03 | 18.93 |
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Transportation
| Item | Eastern (North Macedonia) | Vardar |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.16 | 5.03 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,500 | 1,375 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,945 | 1,187 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.56 | 0.57 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 28.09% | 16.97% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.59 | 4.33 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.37 | 1.42 |
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Groceries
| Item | Eastern (North Macedonia) | Vardar |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.89 | 1.47 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.42 | 0.68 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.18 | 1.84 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.85 | 7.33 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.65 | 6.27 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.79 | 14.45 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.13 | 1.36 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 | 0.31 |
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Other
| Item | Eastern (North Macedonia) | Vardar |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 37.53 | 23.95 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.36 | 4.04 |
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| Doctors visit | 45.38 | 28.54 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.39 | 3.35 |
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| Brand Jeans | 41.69 | 72.32 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 111.61 | 66.66 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 159.99 | 217.89 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 12,911 | 1,062 |
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