Cost of living
North Eastern (North Macedonia) compared to Southwestern
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Overview comparison
North Eastern (North Macedonia)Southwestern
Consumer prices in North Eastern (North Macedonia) are roughly 45% higher than in Southwestern.
Cost of living
| Item | North Eastern (North Macedonia) | Southwestern |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,210 | 904 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,228 | 1,948 |
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| Without rent one person | 720 | 466 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,171 | 1,225 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 742.11 | 392.17 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,257.57 | 435.15 |
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| Food person | 449 | 265 |
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| Food family | 1,330 | 956 |
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| Transport person | 47.42 | 52.93 |
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| Transport family | 165.18 | 173.24 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.46 years | 86.51 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | North Eastern (North Macedonia) | Southwestern |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.19 | 9.68 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 38.89 | 27.22 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.55 | 7.89 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.8 | 2.03 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.24 | 2.15 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.37 | 1.87 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | North Eastern (North Macedonia) | Southwestern |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 535.72 | 317.73 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 579.8 | 217.38 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 992.89 | 535.65 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 884.96 | 465.04 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 34.36 | 38.29 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 56.24 | 60.26 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 51.85 | 15.4 |
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Transportation
| Item | North Eastern (North Macedonia) | Southwestern |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.57 | 4.08 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,537 | 1,897 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,380 | 959 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.4 | 0.54 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 29.08% | 18.76% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 26.83 | 21 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.35 | 2.41 |
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Groceries
| Item | North Eastern (North Macedonia) | Southwestern |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.97 | 1.92 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.39 | 0.75 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.3 | 2.95 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.99 | 11.94 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.1 | 6.12 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 25.87 | 11.65 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.22 | 2.3 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 | 0.41 |
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Other
| Item | North Eastern (North Macedonia) | Southwestern |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 98.78 | 39.78 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.52 | 7.15 |
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| Doctors visit | 38.98 | 15.27 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.67 | 3.88 |
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| Brand Jeans | 90.91 | 49.1 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 129.6 | 93.94 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 339.3 | 156.07 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,808 | 4,971 |
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