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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

EURMKDUSD

North Macedonia vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.9 times less for grocery shopping in North Macedonia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 0.8 EUR (0.92 USD) in North Macedonia and 5.09 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in North Macedonia.

0.80 EUR
5.09 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.18 EUR (1.36 USD) in North Macedonia and 2.08 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in North Macedonia.

1.18 EUR
2.08 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 9.92 EUR (11.39 USD) in North Macedonia and 18.28 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in North Macedonia.

9.92 EUR
18.28 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 4.88 EUR (5.6 USD) in North Macedonia and 15.67 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in North Macedonia.

4.88 EUR
15.67 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.54 EUR (7.51 USD) in North Macedonia and 15.17 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in North Macedonia.

6.54 EUR
15.17 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.44 EUR (2.8 USD) in North Macedonia and 13.93 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in North Macedonia.

2.44 EUR
13.93 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.82 EUR (0.94 USD) in North Macedonia and 2.8 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in North Macedonia.

0.82 EUR
2.80 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.97 EUR (2.26 USD) for 12 eggs in North Macedonia and 4.13 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in North Macedonia.

1.97 EUR
4.13 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.1 EUR (1.26 USD) in North Macedonia and 3.42 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in North Macedonia.

1.10 EUR
3.42 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
21.76 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.45 EUR (0.51 USD) in North Macedonia and 2.47 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in North Macedonia.

0.45 EUR
2.47 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.79 EUR (0.9 USD) in North Macedonia and 3.72 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in North Macedonia.

0.79 EUR
3.72 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 6.68 EUR (7.67 USD) in North Macedonia and 14.55 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in North Macedonia.

6.68 EUR
14.55 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.2 EUR (1.38 USD) in North Macedonia and 1.09 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in the United States.

1.20 EUR
1.09 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.67 EUR (0.77 USD) in North Macedonia and 3.4 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in North Macedonia.

0.67 EUR
3.40 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.04 EUR (1.19 USD) in North Macedonia and 4.64 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in North Macedonia.

1.04 EUR
4.64 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.68 EUR (0.78 USD) in North Macedonia and 3.71 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in North Macedonia.

0.68 EUR
3.71 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.22 EUR (1.41 USD) in North Macedonia and 7.16 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83% lower in North Macedonia.

1.22 EUR
7.16 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

-
7.82 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.67 EUR (1.92 USD) in North Macedonia and 5.44 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in North Macedonia.

1.67 EUR
5.44 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.45 EUR (0.51 USD) in North Macedonia and 2.18 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in North Macedonia.

0.45 EUR
2.18 EUR

Restaurant

EURMKDUSD

North Macedonia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.34 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 1.56 EUR (1.79 USD) in North Macedonia and 4.55 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in North Macedonia.

1.56 EUR
4.55 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.38 EUR (1.58 USD) in North Macedonia and 2.44 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in North Macedonia.

1.38 EUR
2.44 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.95 EUR (2.24 USD) in North Macedonia and 6.97 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72% lower in North Macedonia.

1.95 EUR
6.97 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.28 EUR (2.61 USD) in North Macedonia and 8.71 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in North Macedonia.

2.28 EUR
8.71 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.06 EUR (4.67 USD) in North Macedonia and 10.45 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in North Macedonia.

4.06 EUR
10.45 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 24.38 EUR (28 USD) in North Macedonia and 87.08 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72% lower in North Macedonia.

24.38 EUR
87.08 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.5 EUR (7.47 USD) in North Macedonia and 21.77 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in North Macedonia.

6.50 EUR
21.77 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.03 EUR (1.19 USD) in North Macedonia and 1.92 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in North Macedonia.

1.03 EUR
1.92 EUR

Fuel

EURMKDUSD

North Macedonia vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.38 times more for fuel in North Macedonia than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.07 EUR (1.22 USD) in North Macedonia and 0.82 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in the United States.

1.07 EUR
0.82 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.17 EUR (1.35 USD) in North Macedonia and 0.8 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in the United States.

1.17 EUR
0.80 EUR

LPG 1L

0.68 EUR
-

Transportation

EURMKDUSD

North Macedonia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.66 times less for transportation in North Macedonia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 24.38 EUR (28 USD) in North Macedonia and 112.34 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in North Macedonia.

24.38 EUR
112.34 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 2.39 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in North Macedonia.

0.65 EUR
2.39 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.02 EUR (5.76 USD) in North Macedonia and 26.12 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in North Macedonia.

5.02 EUR
26.12 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.57 EUR (0.65 USD) in North Macedonia and 1.62 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in North Macedonia.

0.57 EUR
1.62 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.81 EUR (0.93 USD) in North Macedonia and 3.92 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in North Macedonia.

0.81 EUR
3.92 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURMKDUSD

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 4.88 EUR (5.6 USD) in North Macedonia and 15.67 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in North Macedonia.

4.88 EUR
15.67 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 27.73 EUR (31.84 USD) in North Macedonia and 85.57 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in North Macedonia.

27.73 EUR
85.57 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 12.24 EUR (14.06 USD) in North Macedonia and 33.09 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63% lower in North Macedonia.

12.24 EUR
33.09 EUR

Flats for rent

EURMKDUSD

North Macedonia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 11.67 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 290.49 EUR (333.58 USD) in North Macedonia and 3310 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in North Macedonia.

290.49 EUR
3 310 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 205.33 EUR (235.79 USD) in North Macedonia and 2073 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in North Macedonia.

205.33 EUR
2 073 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 470.87 EUR (540.71 USD) in North Macedonia and 6178 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in North Macedonia.

470.87 EUR
6 178 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 330.16 EUR (379.13 USD) in North Macedonia and 3577 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in North Macedonia.

330.16 EUR
3 577 EUR

Flats for sale

EURMKDUSD

North Macedonia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.98 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 1711 EUR (1964.55 USD) in North Macedonia and 12434 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in North Macedonia.

1 711 EUR
12 434 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 1226 EUR (1407.49 USD) in North Macedonia and 8077 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in North Macedonia.

1 226 EUR
8 077 EUR

Salary

EURMKDUSD

North Macedonia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in North Macedonia is 10.81 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 483.21 EUR (554.9 USD) in North Macedonia and 5222 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 90.7% lower in North Macedonia.

483.21 EUR
5 222 EUR

Hotels

EURMKDUSD

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

One star

-
90.3 EUR

Two stars

39.3 EUR
127 EUR

Three stars

62.6 EUR
170 EUR

Four stars

73.3 EUR
220 EUR

Five stars

99.1 EUR
523 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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