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

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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United States vs. North Macedonia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.95 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in North Macedonia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.18 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 0.8 EUR (0.9 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in North Macedonia.

5.18 EUR
0.80 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.12 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.18 EUR (1.34 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in North Macedonia.

2.12 EUR
1.18 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.61 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 9.91 EUR (11.18 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in North Macedonia.

18.61 EUR
9.91 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.96 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 4.87 EUR (5.5 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in North Macedonia.

15.96 EUR
4.87 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.44 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 6.53 EUR (7.37 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in North Macedonia.

15.44 EUR
6.53 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.18 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 2.44 EUR (2.75 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in North Macedonia.

14.18 EUR
2.44 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.85 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 0.82 EUR (0.92 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in North Macedonia.

2.85 EUR
0.82 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.2 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.97 EUR (2.22 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in North Macedonia.

4.20 EUR
1.97 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.48 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.1 EUR (1.24 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in North Macedonia.

3.48 EUR
1.10 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

22.16 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.52 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.44 EUR (0.5 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in North Macedonia.

2.52 EUR
0.44 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.79 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 0.79 EUR (0.89 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in North Macedonia.

3.79 EUR
0.79 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.81 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 6.67 EUR (7.53 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 55% lower in North Macedonia.

14.81 EUR
6.67 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.11 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.2 EUR (1.35 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in the United States.

1.11 EUR
1.20 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.46 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.67 EUR (0.76 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in North Macedonia.

3.46 EUR
0.67 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.73 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.04 EUR (1.17 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 78% lower in North Macedonia.

4.73 EUR
1.04 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.78 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.68 EUR (0.76 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 82% lower in North Macedonia.

3.78 EUR
0.68 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.29 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.22 EUR (1.38 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in North Macedonia.

7.29 EUR
1.22 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.96 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.54 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.67 EUR (1.88 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in North Macedonia.

5.54 EUR
1.67 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.22 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.45 EUR (0.5 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in North Macedonia.

2.22 EUR
0.45 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. North Macedonia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.4 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in North Macedonia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.63 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 1.56 EUR (1.76 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in North Macedonia.

4.63 EUR
1.56 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.48 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.38 EUR (1.55 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in North Macedonia.

2.48 EUR
1.38 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.09 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.95 EUR (2.2 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in North Macedonia.

7.09 EUR
1.95 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.87 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 2.27 EUR (2.57 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in North Macedonia.

8.87 EUR
2.27 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.64 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 4.06 EUR (4.58 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in North Macedonia.

10.64 EUR
4.06 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 88.66 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 24.37 EUR (27.48 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in North Macedonia.

88.66 EUR
24.37 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.16 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 6.5 EUR (7.33 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in North Macedonia.

22.16 EUR
6.50 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.95 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 1.03 EUR (1.16 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in North Macedonia.

1.95 EUR
1.03 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.84 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1.08 EUR (1.22 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
1.08 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.2 EUR (1.35 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in the United States.

0.81 EUR
1.20 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.70 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. North Macedonia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.74 times more for transportation in the United States than in North Macedonia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 114.37 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 24.37 EUR (27.48 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in North Macedonia.

114.37 EUR
24.37 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.44 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.65 EUR (0.73 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in North Macedonia.

2.44 EUR
0.65 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.6 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 5.02 EUR (5.66 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in North Macedonia.

26.60 EUR
5.02 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.65 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.57 EUR (0.64 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in North Macedonia.

1.65 EUR
0.57 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.99 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in North Macedonia.

3.99 EUR
0.81 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 15.96 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 4.87 EUR (5.5 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in North Macedonia.

15.96 EUR
4.87 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 87.11 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 27.72 EUR (31.26 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in North Macedonia.

87.11 EUR
27.72 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.69 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 12.23 EUR (13.8 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in North Macedonia.

33.69 EUR
12.23 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. North Macedonia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 11.89 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in North Macedonia.

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 3369 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 290.34 EUR (327.49 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in North Macedonia.

3 369 EUR
290.34 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 2110 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 205.23 EUR (231.49 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in North Macedonia.

2 110 EUR
205.23 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 6289 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 470.62 EUR (530.84 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in North Macedonia.

6 289 EUR
470.62 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 3642 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 329.98 EUR (372.21 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in North Macedonia.

3 642 EUR
329.98 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. North Macedonia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.11 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in North Macedonia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 12658 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 1710 EUR (1928.67 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in North Macedonia.

12 658 EUR
1 710 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 8223 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 1225 EUR (1381.78 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in North Macedonia.

8 223 EUR
1 225 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. North Macedonia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 11.01 times higher than in North Macedonia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5317 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 482.96 EUR (544.76 USD) in North Macedonia. The average salary is 90.9% lower in North Macedonia.

5 317 EUR
482.96 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

92 EUR
-

Two stars

130 EUR
40 EUR

Three stars

173 EUR
63.8 EUR

Four stars

224 EUR
74.7 EUR

Five stars

533 EUR
101 EUR

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

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