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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 2.57 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in North Macedonia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.31 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 0.91 EUR (1.07 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in North Macedonia.

6.31 EUR
0.91 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.21 EUR (1.42 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in North Macedonia.

2.15 EUR
1.21 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.98 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 11.96 EUR (14.05 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in North Macedonia.

16.98 EUR
11.96 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.32 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 6.5 EUR (7.63 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in North Macedonia.

15.32 EUR
6.50 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.69 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 6.82 EUR (8.01 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in North Macedonia.

13.69 EUR
6.82 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.18 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 2.76 EUR (3.24 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in North Macedonia.

16.18 EUR
2.76 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.84 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 0.95 EUR (1.11 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in North Macedonia.

2.84 EUR
0.95 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.12 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.9 EUR (2.23 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 69% lower in North Macedonia.

6.12 EUR
1.90 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.24 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 1.33 EUR (1.57 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 59% lower in North Macedonia.

3.24 EUR
1.33 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.27 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.5 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.6 EUR (0.71 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 76% lower in North Macedonia.

2.50 EUR
0.60 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.27 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 0.7 EUR (0.83 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in North Macedonia.

4.27 EUR
0.70 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.61 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 8.05 EUR (9.45 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in North Macedonia.

14.61 EUR
8.05 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.13 EUR (1.32 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in North Macedonia.

1.35 EUR
1.13 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.41 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 0.82 EUR (0.96 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 76% lower in North Macedonia.

3.41 EUR
0.82 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.87 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 1.17 EUR (1.37 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 76% lower in North Macedonia.

4.87 EUR
1.17 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.18 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 0.73 EUR (0.85 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 77% lower in North Macedonia.

3.18 EUR
0.73 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.04 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.47 EUR (1.73 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in North Macedonia.

7.04 EUR
1.47 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.64 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.42 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 1.78 EUR (2.09 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in North Macedonia.

5.42 EUR
1.78 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.12 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.5 EUR (0.59 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in North Macedonia.

2.12 EUR
0.50 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. North Macedonia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.47 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 4.99 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 1.95 EUR (2.29 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in North Macedonia.

4.99 EUR
1.95 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.81 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.72 EUR (2.02 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in North Macedonia.

2.81 EUR
1.72 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.81 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.27 EUR (2.67 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in North Macedonia.

6.81 EUR
2.27 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.22 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 2.92 EUR (3.44 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in North Macedonia.

10.22 EUR
2.92 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.22 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.69 EUR (6.68 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in North Macedonia.

10.22 EUR
5.69 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 119.18 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 29.24 EUR (34.35 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in North Macedonia.

119.18 EUR
29.24 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.13 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 6.5 EUR (7.63 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in North Macedonia.

22.13 EUR
6.50 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.17 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.09 EUR (1.28 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in North Macedonia.

2.17 EUR
1.09 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 1.13 EUR (1.33 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
1.13 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.23 EUR (1.45 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in the United States.

0.79 EUR
1.23 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.69 EUR

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 112.37 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 25.18 EUR (29.58 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in North Macedonia.

112.37 EUR
25.18 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.47 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.65 EUR (0.76 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in North Macedonia.

2.47 EUR
0.65 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.76 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 6.5 EUR (7.63 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in North Macedonia.

35.76 EUR
6.50 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.49 EUR (0.57 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in North Macedonia.

1.85 EUR
0.49 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.25 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 0.81 EUR (0.95 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in North Macedonia.

4.25 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 17.03 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 5.69 EUR (6.68 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in North Macedonia.

17.03 EUR
5.69 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 134.31 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 33.62 EUR (39.5 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 75% lower in North Macedonia.

134.31 EUR
33.62 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.34 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 15.31 EUR (17.98 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in North Macedonia.

55.34 EUR
15.31 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. North Macedonia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 10.73 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 3454 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 369.74 EUR (434.32 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in North Macedonia.

3 454 EUR
369.74 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 2165 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 271.33 EUR (318.72 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in North Macedonia.

2 165 EUR
271.33 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 6999 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 551.57 EUR (647.9 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in North Macedonia.

6 999 EUR
551.57 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 4450 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 398.01 EUR (467.52 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in North Macedonia.

4 450 EUR
398.01 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. North Macedonia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.66 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 14775 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 2239 EUR (2629.73 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in North Macedonia.

14 775 EUR
2 239 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 10366 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 1535 EUR (1802.55 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in North Macedonia.

10 366 EUR
1 535 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. North Macedonia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 6.52 times higher than in North Macedonia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4380 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 671.78 EUR (789.11 USD) in North Macedonia. The average salary is 84.7% lower in North Macedonia.

4 380 EUR
671.78 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

88.3 EUR
-

Two stars

125 EUR
38.4 EUR

Three stars

166 EUR
61.2 EUR

Four stars

215 EUR
71.7 EUR

Five stars

512 EUR
96.9 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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