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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

PLNEURUSDMKD

North Macedonia vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.57 times less for grocery shopping in North Macedonia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.83 PLN (1.07 USD) in North Macedonia and 26.55 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in North Macedonia.

3.83 PLN
26.55 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 5.09 PLN (1.42 USD) in North Macedonia and 9.03 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in North Macedonia.

5.09 PLN
9.03 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 50.26 PLN (14.03 USD) in North Macedonia and 71.45 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in North Macedonia.

50.26 PLN
71.45 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 27.32 PLN (7.62 USD) in North Macedonia and 64.5 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in North Macedonia.

27.32 PLN
64.50 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.67 PLN (8 USD) in North Macedonia and 57.62 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in North Macedonia.

28.67 PLN
57.62 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.61 PLN (3.24 USD) in North Macedonia and 68.08 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in North Macedonia.

11.61 PLN
68.08 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.98 PLN (1.11 USD) in North Macedonia and 11.97 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in North Macedonia.

3.98 PLN
11.97 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.97 PLN (2.22 USD) for 12 eggs in North Macedonia and 25.76 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in North Macedonia.

7.97 PLN
25.76 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.61 PLN (1.56 USD) in North Macedonia and 13.65 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in North Macedonia.

5.61 PLN
13.65 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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89.54 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.53 PLN (0.71 USD) in North Macedonia and 10.53 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76% lower in North Macedonia.

2.53 PLN
10.53 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.95 PLN (0.82 USD) in North Macedonia and 17.95 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in North Macedonia.

2.95 PLN
17.95 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 33.82 PLN (9.44 USD) in North Macedonia and 61.49 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45% lower in North Macedonia.

33.82 PLN
61.49 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.74 PLN (1.32 USD) in North Macedonia and 5.7 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in North Macedonia.

4.74 PLN
5.70 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.44 PLN (0.96 USD) in North Macedonia and 14.37 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in North Macedonia.

3.44 PLN
14.37 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.91 PLN (1.37 USD) in North Macedonia and 20.5 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76% lower in North Macedonia.

4.91 PLN
20.50 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.06 PLN (0.85 USD) in North Macedonia and 13.4 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in North Macedonia.

3.06 PLN
13.40 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 6.19 PLN (1.73 USD) in North Macedonia and 29.63 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in North Macedonia.

6.19 PLN
29.63 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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32.18 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 7.47 PLN (2.09 USD) in North Macedonia and 22.82 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in North Macedonia.

7.47 PLN
22.82 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.1 PLN (0.59 USD) in North Macedonia and 8.92 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in North Macedonia.

2.10 PLN
8.92 PLN

Restaurant

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North Macedonia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.48 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 8.18 PLN (2.28 USD) in North Macedonia and 21 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61% lower in North Macedonia.

8.18 PLN
21.00 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 7.23 PLN (2.02 USD) in North Macedonia and 11.82 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in North Macedonia.

7.23 PLN
11.82 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 9.56 PLN (2.67 USD) in North Macedonia and 28.67 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in North Macedonia.

9.56 PLN
28.67 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.29 PLN (3.43 USD) in North Macedonia and 43 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in North Macedonia.

12.29 PLN
43.00 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 23.9 PLN (6.67 USD) in North Macedonia and 43 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in North Macedonia.

23.90 PLN
43.00 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 122.94 PLN (34.31 USD) in North Macedonia and 501.65 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in North Macedonia.

122.94 PLN
501.65 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.32 PLN (7.62 USD) in North Macedonia and 93.16 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in North Macedonia.

27.32 PLN
93.16 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.6 PLN (1.28 USD) in North Macedonia and 9.14 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in North Macedonia.

4.60 PLN
9.14 PLN

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 4.77 PLN (1.33 USD) in North Macedonia and 3.53 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26% lower in the United States.

4.77 PLN
3.53 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 5.18 PLN (1.45 USD) in North Macedonia and 3.33 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in the United States.

5.18 PLN
3.33 PLN

LPG 1L

2.88 PLN
-

Transportation

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North Macedonia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.67 times less for transportation in North Macedonia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 105.86 PLN (29.54 USD) in North Macedonia and 472.98 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in North Macedonia.

105.86 PLN
472.98 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.73 PLN (0.76 USD) in North Macedonia and 10.39 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in North Macedonia.

2.73 PLN
10.39 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.32 PLN (7.62 USD) in North Macedonia and 150.49 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in North Macedonia.

27.32 PLN
150.49 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.05 PLN (0.57 USD) in North Macedonia and 7.78 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in North Macedonia.

2.05 PLN
7.78 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.41 PLN (0.95 USD) in North Macedonia and 17.88 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in North Macedonia.

3.41 PLN
17.88 PLN

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 23.9 PLN (6.67 USD) in North Macedonia and 71.66 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in North Macedonia.

23.90 PLN
71.66 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 141.35 PLN (39.45 USD) in North Macedonia and 565.32 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in North Macedonia.

141.35 PLN
565.32 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 64.36 PLN (17.96 USD) in North Macedonia and 232.91 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in North Macedonia.

64.36 PLN
232.91 PLN

Flats for rent

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North Macedonia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 10.74 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 1554 PLN (433.78 USD) in North Macedonia and 14539 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in North Macedonia.

1 554 PLN
14 539 PLN

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 1141 PLN (318.32 USD) in North Macedonia and 9113 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in North Macedonia.

1 141 PLN
9 113 PLN

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 2319 PLN (647.1 USD) in North Macedonia and 29459 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in North Macedonia.

2 319 PLN
29 459 PLN

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 1673 PLN (466.94 USD) in North Macedonia and 18728 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in North Macedonia.

1 673 PLN
18 728 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNEURUSDMKD

North Macedonia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.67 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 9411 PLN (2626.46 USD) in North Macedonia and 62187 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in North Macedonia.

9 411 PLN
62 187 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6451 PLN (1800.31 USD) in North Macedonia and 43629 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in North Macedonia.

6 451 PLN
43 629 PLN

Salary

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North Macedonia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in North Macedonia is 6.53 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2824 PLN (788.13 USD) in North Macedonia and 18436 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 84.7% lower in North Macedonia.

2 824 PLN
18 436 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

-
372 PLN

Two stars

162 PLN
524 PLN

Three stars

258 PLN
699 PLN

Four stars

302 PLN
904 PLN

Five stars

408 PLN
2 154 PLN

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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