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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

PLNEURUSDMKD

United States vs. North Macedonia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.56 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in North Macedonia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 26.7 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 3.86 PLN (1.07 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in North Macedonia.

26.70 PLN
3.86 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.08 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 5.14 PLN (1.43 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in North Macedonia.

9.08 PLN
5.14 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 71.84 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 50.76 PLN (14.09 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in North Macedonia.

71.84 PLN
50.76 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 64.85 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 27.59 PLN (7.66 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in North Macedonia.

64.85 PLN
27.59 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 57.94 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 28.95 PLN (8.04 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 50% lower in North Macedonia.

57.94 PLN
28.95 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 68.46 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 11.73 PLN (3.25 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in North Macedonia.

68.46 PLN
11.73 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.03 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 4.02 PLN (1.11 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in North Macedonia.

12.03 PLN
4.02 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 25.91 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 8.05 PLN (2.23 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in North Macedonia.

25.91 PLN
8.05 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.73 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 5.66 PLN (1.57 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in North Macedonia.

13.73 PLN
5.66 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

90.04 PLN
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.59 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 2.56 PLN (0.71 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in North Macedonia.

10.59 PLN
2.56 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.05 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 2.98 PLN (0.83 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in North Macedonia.

18.05 PLN
2.98 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 61.83 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 34.16 PLN (9.48 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in North Macedonia.

61.83 PLN
34.16 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.73 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 4.79 PLN (1.33 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in North Macedonia.

5.73 PLN
4.79 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.45 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 3.47 PLN (0.96 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 76% lower in North Macedonia.

14.45 PLN
3.47 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.61 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 4.96 PLN (1.38 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in North Macedonia.

20.61 PLN
4.96 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.48 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 3.09 PLN (0.86 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in North Macedonia.

13.48 PLN
3.09 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 29.8 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 6.25 PLN (1.73 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 79% lower in North Macedonia.

29.80 PLN
6.25 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

32.36 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 22.95 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 7.55 PLN (2.09 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in North Macedonia.

22.95 PLN
7.55 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 8.97 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 2.13 PLN (0.59 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in North Macedonia.

8.97 PLN
2.13 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. North Macedonia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.46 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 21.11 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 8.27 PLN (2.29 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in North Macedonia.

21.11 PLN
8.27 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.89 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 7.3 PLN (2.03 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in North Macedonia.

11.89 PLN
7.30 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 28.82 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 9.66 PLN (2.68 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in North Macedonia.

28.82 PLN
9.66 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.24 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 12.42 PLN (3.45 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in North Macedonia.

43.24 PLN
12.42 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.24 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 24.14 PLN (6.7 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in North Macedonia.

43.24 PLN
24.14 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 504.43 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 124.16 PLN (34.46 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in North Macedonia.

504.43 PLN
124.16 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 93.68 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 27.59 PLN (7.66 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in North Macedonia.

93.68 PLN
27.59 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.19 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 4.64 PLN (1.29 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in North Macedonia.

9.19 PLN
4.64 PLN

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 3.55 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 4.8 PLN (1.33 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 26% lower in the United States.

3.55 PLN
4.80 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.34 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 5.21 PLN (1.45 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in the United States.

3.34 PLN
5.21 PLN

LPG 1L

-
2.90 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. North Macedonia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.64 times more for transportation in the United States than in North Macedonia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 475.6 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 106.91 PLN (29.67 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in North Macedonia.

475.60 PLN
106.91 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.45 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 2.76 PLN (0.77 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in North Macedonia.

10.45 PLN
2.76 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 151.33 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 27.59 PLN (7.66 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in North Macedonia.

151.33 PLN
27.59 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.82 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 2.07 PLN (0.57 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in North Macedonia.

7.82 PLN
2.07 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.98 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 3.45 PLN (0.96 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in North Macedonia.

17.98 PLN
3.45 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 72.06 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 24.14 PLN (6.7 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in North Macedonia.

72.06 PLN
24.14 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 568.45 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 142.74 PLN (39.62 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in North Macedonia.

568.45 PLN
142.74 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 234.2 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 65 PLN (18.04 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in North Macedonia.

234.20 PLN
65.00 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. North Macedonia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 10.7 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 14620 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 1570 PLN (435.66 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in North Macedonia.

14 620 PLN
1 570 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 9163 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 1152 PLN (319.7 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in North Macedonia.

9 163 PLN
1 152 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 29622 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 2342 PLN (649.91 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in North Macedonia.

29 622 PLN
2 342 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 18832 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 1690 PLN (468.97 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 91% lower in North Macedonia.

18 832 PLN
1 690 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. North Macedonia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.64 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 62532 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 9504 PLN (2637.85 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in North Macedonia.

62 532 PLN
9 504 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 43871 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 6515 PLN (1808.12 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in North Macedonia.

43 871 PLN
6 515 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. North Macedonia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 6.5 times higher than in North Macedonia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18539 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 2852 PLN (791.55 USD) in North Macedonia. The average salary is 84.6% lower in North Macedonia.

18 539 PLN
2 852 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

374 PLN
-

Two stars

527 PLN
163 PLN

Three stars

703 PLN
259 PLN

Four stars

909 PLN
303 PLN

Five stars

2 165 PLN
410 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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