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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

PLNMKDEURUSD

United States vs. North Macedonia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.93 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in North Macedonia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 21.95 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 3.43 PLN (0.91 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in North Macedonia.

21.95 PLN
3.43 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.98 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 5.06 PLN (1.35 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in North Macedonia.

8.98 PLN
5.06 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 78.91 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 42.39 PLN (11.28 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in North Macedonia.

78.91 PLN
42.39 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 67.67 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 20.84 PLN (5.54 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in North Macedonia.

67.67 PLN
20.84 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 65.49 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 27.95 PLN (7.43 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in North Macedonia.

65.49 PLN
27.95 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 60.15 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 10.42 PLN (2.77 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in North Macedonia.

60.15 PLN
10.42 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.07 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 3.5 PLN (0.93 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 71% lower in North Macedonia.

12.07 PLN
3.50 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.82 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 8.42 PLN (2.24 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in North Macedonia.

17.82 PLN
8.42 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.77 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 4.71 PLN (1.25 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in North Macedonia.

14.77 PLN
4.71 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

93.94 PLN
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.68 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1.9 PLN (0.51 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in North Macedonia.

10.68 PLN
1.90 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 16.05 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 3.36 PLN (0.89 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in North Macedonia.

16.05 PLN
3.36 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.82 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 28.55 PLN (7.59 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in North Macedonia.

62.82 PLN
28.55 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.7 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 5.14 PLN (1.37 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in the United States.

4.70 PLN
5.14 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.66 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 2.87 PLN (0.76 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in North Macedonia.

14.66 PLN
2.87 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.04 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 4.43 PLN (1.18 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in North Macedonia.

20.04 PLN
4.43 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 16.01 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 2.89 PLN (0.77 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in North Macedonia.

16.01 PLN
2.89 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.9 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 5.24 PLN (1.39 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 83% lower in North Macedonia.

30.90 PLN
5.24 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

33.76 PLN
-

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.5 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 7.13 PLN (1.9 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in North Macedonia.

23.50 PLN
7.13 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.4 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 1.91 PLN (0.51 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in North Macedonia.

9.40 PLN
1.91 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. North Macedonia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.37 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 19.62 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 6.66 PLN (1.77 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in North Macedonia.

19.62 PLN
6.66 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.53 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 5.89 PLN (1.57 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in North Macedonia.

10.53 PLN
5.89 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 30.07 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 8.34 PLN (2.22 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in North Macedonia.

30.07 PLN
8.34 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 37.59 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 9.73 PLN (2.59 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in North Macedonia.

37.59 PLN
9.73 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 45.11 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 17.37 PLN (4.62 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in North Macedonia.

45.11 PLN
17.37 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 375.92 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 104.22 PLN (27.72 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in North Macedonia.

375.92 PLN
104.22 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 93.98 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 27.79 PLN (7.39 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in North Macedonia.

93.98 PLN
27.79 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.27 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 4.41 PLN (1.17 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in North Macedonia.

8.27 PLN
4.41 PLN

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 3.56 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States and 4.6 PLN (1.22 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in the United States.

3.56 PLN
4.60 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.45 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 5.07 PLN (1.35 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 32% lower in the United States.

3.45 PLN
5.07 PLN

LPG 1L

-
2.95 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. North Macedonia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.7 times more for transportation in the United States than in North Macedonia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 484.94 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 104.22 PLN (27.72 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in North Macedonia.

484.94 PLN
104.22 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.34 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 2.78 PLN (0.74 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in North Macedonia.

10.34 PLN
2.78 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 112.78 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 21.45 PLN (5.71 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 81% lower in North Macedonia.

112.78 PLN
21.45 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.99 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 2.43 PLN (0.65 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in North Macedonia.

6.99 PLN
2.43 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 16.92 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 3.47 PLN (0.92 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in North Macedonia.

16.92 PLN
3.47 PLN

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 67.67 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 20.84 PLN (5.54 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in North Macedonia.

67.67 PLN
20.84 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 369.38 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 118.55 PLN (31.53 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in North Macedonia.

369.38 PLN
118.55 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 142.85 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 52.32 PLN (13.92 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in North Macedonia.

142.85 PLN
52.32 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. North Macedonia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 11.79 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 14287 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 1242 PLN (330.35 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in North Macedonia.

14 287 PLN
1 242 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 8948 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 877.81 PLN (233.51 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 90.2% lower in North Macedonia.

8 948 PLN
877.81 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 26668 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 2013 PLN (535.48 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in North Macedonia.

26 668 PLN
2 013 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 15441 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 1411 PLN (375.46 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in North Macedonia.

15 441 PLN
1 411 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. North Macedonia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.05 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 53674 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 7314 PLN (1945.52 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in North Macedonia.

53 674 PLN
7 314 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 34868 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 5240 PLN (1393.85 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 85% lower in North Macedonia.

34 868 PLN
5 240 PLN

Salary

PLNMKDEURUSD

United States vs. North Macedonia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 10.91 times higher than in North Macedonia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 22544 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 2066 PLN (549.52 USD) in North Macedonia. The average salary is 90.8% lower in North Macedonia.

22 544 PLN
2 066 PLN

Hotels

PLNMKDEURUSD

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

One star

390 PLN
-

Two stars

550 PLN
170 PLN

Three stars

734 PLN
270 PLN

Four stars

949 PLN
317 PLN

Five stars

2 259 PLN
428 PLN

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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