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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

PLNUSDMKDEUR

North Macedonia vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.59 times less for grocery shopping in North Macedonia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.83 PLN (1.06 USD) in North Macedonia and 26.77 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in North Macedonia.

3.83 PLN
26.77 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 5.1 PLN (1.41 USD) in North Macedonia and 9.1 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44% lower in North Macedonia.

5.10 PLN
9.10 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 50.38 PLN (13.94 USD) in North Macedonia and 72.04 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in North Macedonia.

50.38 PLN
72.04 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 27.38 PLN (7.58 USD) in North Macedonia and 65.03 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in North Macedonia.

27.38 PLN
65.03 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.73 PLN (7.95 USD) in North Macedonia and 58.1 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in North Macedonia.

28.73 PLN
58.10 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.64 PLN (3.22 USD) in North Macedonia and 68.65 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83% lower in North Macedonia.

11.64 PLN
68.65 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.99 PLN (1.1 USD) in North Macedonia and 12.07 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in North Macedonia.

3.99 PLN
12.07 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.99 PLN (2.21 USD) for 12 eggs in North Macedonia and 25.98 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in North Macedonia.

7.99 PLN
25.98 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.62 PLN (1.56 USD) in North Macedonia and 13.77 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in North Macedonia.

5.62 PLN
13.77 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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90.29 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.54 PLN (0.7 USD) in North Macedonia and 10.62 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in North Macedonia.

2.54 PLN
10.62 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.96 PLN (0.82 USD) in North Macedonia and 18.1 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in North Macedonia.

2.96 PLN
18.10 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 33.9 PLN (9.38 USD) in North Macedonia and 62 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in North Macedonia.

33.90 PLN
62.00 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.75 PLN (1.31 USD) in North Macedonia and 5.74 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in North Macedonia.

4.75 PLN
5.74 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.45 PLN (0.95 USD) in North Macedonia and 14.49 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in North Macedonia.

3.45 PLN
14.49 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.93 PLN (1.36 USD) in North Macedonia and 20.67 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in North Macedonia.

4.93 PLN
20.67 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.07 PLN (0.85 USD) in North Macedonia and 13.51 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in North Macedonia.

3.07 PLN
13.51 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 6.2 PLN (1.72 USD) in North Macedonia and 29.88 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in North Macedonia.

6.20 PLN
29.88 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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32.45 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 7.49 PLN (2.07 USD) in North Macedonia and 23.02 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in North Macedonia.

7.49 PLN
23.02 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.11 PLN (0.58 USD) in North Macedonia and 9 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in North Macedonia.

2.11 PLN
9.00 PLN

Restaurant

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North Macedonia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.5 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 8.2 PLN (2.27 USD) in North Macedonia and 21.17 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in North Macedonia.

8.20 PLN
21.17 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 7.24 PLN (2 USD) in North Macedonia and 11.92 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in North Macedonia.

7.24 PLN
11.92 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 9.58 PLN (2.65 USD) in North Macedonia and 28.9 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in North Macedonia.

9.58 PLN
28.90 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.32 PLN (3.41 USD) in North Macedonia and 43.36 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in North Macedonia.

12.32 PLN
43.36 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 23.96 PLN (6.63 USD) in North Macedonia and 43.36 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in North Macedonia.

23.96 PLN
43.36 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 123.21 PLN (34.1 USD) in North Macedonia and 505.83 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in North Macedonia.

123.21 PLN
505.83 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 27.38 PLN (7.58 USD) in North Macedonia and 93.94 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in North Macedonia.

27.38 PLN
93.94 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.61 PLN (1.27 USD) in North Macedonia and 9.21 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in North Macedonia.

4.61 PLN
9.21 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDMKDEUR

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 4.81 PLN (1.33 USD) in North Macedonia and 3.56 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26% lower in the United States.

4.81 PLN
3.56 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 5.22 PLN (1.45 USD) in North Macedonia and 3.35 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in the United States.

5.22 PLN
3.35 PLN

LPG 1L

2.91 PLN
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Transportation

PLNUSDMKDEUR

North Macedonia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.69 times less for transportation in North Macedonia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 106.1 PLN (29.37 USD) in North Macedonia and 476.92 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in North Macedonia.

106.10 PLN
476.92 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.74 PLN (0.76 USD) in North Macedonia and 10.48 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in North Macedonia.

2.74 PLN
10.48 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.38 PLN (7.58 USD) in North Macedonia and 151.75 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82% lower in North Macedonia.

27.38 PLN
151.75 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.05 PLN (0.57 USD) in North Macedonia and 7.84 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in North Macedonia.

2.05 PLN
7.84 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.42 PLN (0.95 USD) in North Macedonia and 18.03 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81% lower in North Macedonia.

3.42 PLN
18.03 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDMKDEUR

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 23.96 PLN (6.63 USD) in North Macedonia and 72.26 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in North Macedonia.

23.96 PLN
72.26 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 141.66 PLN (39.21 USD) in North Macedonia and 570.03 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in North Macedonia.

141.66 PLN
570.03 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 64.5 PLN (17.85 USD) in North Macedonia and 234.85 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in North Macedonia.

64.50 PLN
234.85 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNUSDMKDEUR

North Macedonia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 10.81 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 1558 PLN (431.15 USD) in North Macedonia and 14661 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in North Macedonia.

1 558 PLN
14 661 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 1143 PLN (316.39 USD) in North Macedonia and 9189 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in North Macedonia.

1 143 PLN
9 189 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 2324 PLN (643.18 USD) in North Macedonia and 29704 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in North Macedonia.

2 324 PLN
29 704 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 1677 PLN (464.12 USD) in North Macedonia and 18884 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in North Macedonia.

1 677 PLN
18 884 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDMKDEUR

North Macedonia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.71 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 9432 PLN (2610.57 USD) in North Macedonia and 62705 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85% lower in North Macedonia.

9 432 PLN
62 705 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 6465 PLN (1789.41 USD) in North Macedonia and 43993 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in North Macedonia.

6 465 PLN
43 993 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDMKDEUR

North Macedonia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in North Macedonia is 6.57 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2830 PLN (783.36 USD) in North Macedonia and 18590 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 84.8% lower in North Macedonia.

2 830 PLN
18 590 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDMKDEUR

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

One star

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375 PLN

Two stars

163 PLN
528 PLN

Three stars

260 PLN
705 PLN

Four stars

304 PLN
912 PLN

Five stars

411 PLN
2 171 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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