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Cost of Living & Prices:
North Macedonia vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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North Macedonia vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.6 times less for grocery shopping in North Macedonia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 0.91 EUR (1.05 USD) in North Macedonia and 6.39 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in North Macedonia.

0.91 EUR
6.39 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.21 EUR (1.4 USD) in North Macedonia and 2.17 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in North Macedonia.

1.21 EUR
2.17 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.96 EUR (13.86 USD) in North Macedonia and 17.2 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in North Macedonia.

11.96 EUR
17.20 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6.5 EUR (7.53 USD) in North Macedonia and 15.53 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in North Macedonia.

6.50 EUR
15.53 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.82 EUR (7.9 USD) in North Macedonia and 13.87 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in North Macedonia.

6.82 EUR
13.87 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.76 EUR (3.2 USD) in North Macedonia and 16.39 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in North Macedonia.

2.76 EUR
16.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.95 EUR (1.1 USD) in North Macedonia and 2.88 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67% lower in North Macedonia.

0.95 EUR
2.88 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.9 EUR (2.2 USD) for 12 eggs in North Macedonia and 6.2 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in North Macedonia.

1.90 EUR
6.20 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.33 EUR (1.55 USD) in North Macedonia and 3.29 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in North Macedonia.

1.33 EUR
3.29 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
21.56 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.6 EUR (0.7 USD) in North Macedonia and 2.54 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in North Macedonia.

0.60 EUR
2.54 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.7 EUR (0.81 USD) in North Macedonia and 4.32 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in North Macedonia.

0.70 EUR
4.32 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.05 EUR (9.32 USD) in North Macedonia and 14.81 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in North Macedonia.

8.05 EUR
14.81 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.13 EUR (1.31 USD) in North Macedonia and 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in North Macedonia.

1.13 EUR
1.37 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.82 EUR (0.95 USD) in North Macedonia and 3.46 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in North Macedonia.

0.82 EUR
3.46 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.17 EUR (1.35 USD) in North Macedonia and 4.94 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in North Macedonia.

1.17 EUR
4.94 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.73 EUR (0.84 USD) in North Macedonia and 3.23 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in North Macedonia.

0.73 EUR
3.23 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.47 EUR (1.71 USD) in North Macedonia and 7.14 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in North Macedonia.

1.47 EUR
7.14 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.75 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.78 EUR (2.06 USD) in North Macedonia and 5.5 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in North Macedonia.

1.78 EUR
5.50 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.5 EUR (0.58 USD) in North Macedonia and 2.15 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in North Macedonia.

0.50 EUR
2.15 EUR

Restaurant

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North Macedonia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.52 times less for meals in restaurants in North Macedonia than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.95 EUR (2.26 USD) in North Macedonia and 5.06 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in North Macedonia.

1.95 EUR
5.06 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.72 EUR (1.99 USD) in North Macedonia and 2.85 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in North Macedonia.

1.72 EUR
2.85 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.27 EUR (2.64 USD) in North Macedonia and 6.9 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in North Macedonia.

2.27 EUR
6.90 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.92 EUR (3.39 USD) in North Macedonia and 10.35 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in North Macedonia.

2.92 EUR
10.35 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.69 EUR (6.59 USD) in North Macedonia and 10.35 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45% lower in North Macedonia.

5.69 EUR
10.35 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 29.24 EUR (33.89 USD) in North Macedonia and 120.79 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in North Macedonia.

29.24 EUR
120.79 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.5 EUR (7.53 USD) in North Macedonia and 22.43 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71% lower in North Macedonia.

6.50 EUR
22.43 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.09 EUR (1.27 USD) in North Macedonia and 2.2 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in North Macedonia.

1.09 EUR
2.20 EUR

Fuel

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North Macedonia vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.45 times more for fuel in North Macedonia than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.15 EUR (1.33 USD) in North Macedonia and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in the United States.

1.15 EUR
0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.25 EUR (1.45 USD) in North Macedonia and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36% lower in the United States.

1.25 EUR
0.80 EUR

LPG 1L

0.69 EUR
-

Transportation

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North Macedonia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.72 times less for transportation in North Macedonia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 25.18 EUR (29.18 USD) in North Macedonia and 113.89 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in North Macedonia.

25.18 EUR
113.89 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.65 EUR (0.75 USD) in North Macedonia and 2.5 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74% lower in North Macedonia.

0.65 EUR
2.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 6.5 EUR (7.53 USD) in North Macedonia and 36.24 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in North Macedonia.

6.50 EUR
36.24 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.49 EUR (0.56 USD) in North Macedonia and 1.87 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in North Macedonia.

0.49 EUR
1.87 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.81 EUR (0.94 USD) in North Macedonia and 4.31 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in North Macedonia.

0.81 EUR
4.31 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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North Macedonia vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 5.69 EUR (6.59 USD) in North Macedonia and 17.26 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67% lower in North Macedonia.

5.69 EUR
17.26 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 33.62 EUR (38.96 USD) in North Macedonia and 136.13 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in North Macedonia.

33.62 EUR
136.13 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 15.31 EUR (17.74 USD) in North Macedonia and 56.08 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in North Macedonia.

15.31 EUR
56.08 EUR

Flats for rent

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North Macedonia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 10.88 times less for renting an apartment in North Macedonia than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 369.69 EUR (428.48 USD) in North Macedonia and 3501 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in North Macedonia.

369.69 EUR
3 501 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 271.3 EUR (314.43 USD) in North Macedonia and 2194 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in North Macedonia.

271.30 EUR
2 194 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 551.5 EUR (639.19 USD) in North Macedonia and 7094 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in North Macedonia.

551.50 EUR
7 094 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 397.96 EUR (461.23 USD) in North Macedonia and 4510 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in North Macedonia.

397.96 EUR
4 510 EUR

Flats for sale

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North Macedonia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.76 times less for buying an apartment in North Macedonia than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2238 EUR (2594.36 USD) in North Macedonia and 14974 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in North Macedonia.

2 238 EUR
14 974 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1534 EUR (1778.31 USD) in North Macedonia and 10506 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in North Macedonia.

1 534 EUR
10 506 EUR

Salary

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North Macedonia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in North Macedonia is 6.61 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 671.7 EUR (778.5 USD) in North Macedonia and 4439 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 84.9% lower in North Macedonia.

671.70 EUR
4 439 EUR

Hotels

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North Macedonia vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
89.5 EUR

Two stars

38.9 EUR
126 EUR

Three stars

62.1 EUR
168 EUR

Four stars

72.7 EUR
218 EUR

Five stars

98.2 EUR
519 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • North Macedonia: 2 cities, 39 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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