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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

PLNUSDMKDEUR

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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 26.85 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 3.84 PLN (1.06 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in North Macedonia.

26.85 PLN
3.84 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.13 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 5.1 PLN (1.41 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in North Macedonia.

9.13 PLN
5.10 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.26 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 50.42 PLN (13.91 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in North Macedonia.

72.26 PLN
50.42 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.23 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 27.4 PLN (7.56 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 58% lower in North Macedonia.

65.23 PLN
27.40 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.27 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 28.76 PLN (7.94 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in North Macedonia.

58.27 PLN
28.76 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 68.85 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 11.65 PLN (3.21 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in North Macedonia.

68.85 PLN
11.65 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.1 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 3.99 PLN (1.1 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 67% lower in North Macedonia.

12.10 PLN
3.99 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.06 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 7.99 PLN (2.21 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in North Macedonia.

26.06 PLN
7.99 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.81 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 5.62 PLN (1.55 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in North Macedonia.

13.81 PLN
5.62 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

90.56 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.65 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 2.54 PLN (0.7 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in North Macedonia.

10.65 PLN
2.54 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.16 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 2.96 PLN (0.82 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in North Macedonia.

18.16 PLN
2.96 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.19 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 33.93 PLN (9.36 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in North Macedonia.

62.19 PLN
33.93 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.76 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 4.75 PLN (1.31 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in North Macedonia.

5.76 PLN
4.75 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.53 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 3.45 PLN (0.95 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in North Macedonia.

14.53 PLN
3.45 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.73 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 4.93 PLN (1.36 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in North Macedonia.

20.73 PLN
4.93 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.55 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 3.07 PLN (0.85 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in North Macedonia.

13.55 PLN
3.07 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 29.97 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 6.21 PLN (1.71 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in North Macedonia.

29.97 PLN
6.21 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

32.54 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.08 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 7.5 PLN (2.07 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in North Macedonia.

23.08 PLN
7.50 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.02 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 2.11 PLN (0.58 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in North Macedonia.

9.02 PLN
2.11 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. North Macedonia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.51 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 21.24 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 8.21 PLN (2.27 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in North Macedonia.

21.24 PLN
8.21 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.96 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 7.25 PLN (2 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in North Macedonia.

11.96 PLN
7.25 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 28.99 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 9.59 PLN (2.65 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in North Macedonia.

28.99 PLN
9.59 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.49 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 12.33 PLN (3.4 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in North Macedonia.

43.49 PLN
12.33 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.49 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 23.98 PLN (6.62 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in North Macedonia.

43.49 PLN
23.98 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 507.35 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 123.32 PLN (34.03 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in North Macedonia.

507.35 PLN
123.32 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.22 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 27.4 PLN (7.56 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in North Macedonia.

94.22 PLN
27.40 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.24 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 4.61 PLN (1.27 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in North Macedonia.

9.24 PLN
4.61 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDMKDEUR

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 3.57 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 4.83 PLN (1.33 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in the United States.

3.57 PLN
4.83 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.36 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 5.24 PLN (1.45 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in the United States.

3.36 PLN
5.24 PLN

LPG 1L

-
2.92 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDMKDEUR

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 478.36 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 106.19 PLN (29.3 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in North Macedonia.

478.36 PLN
106.19 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.51 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 2.74 PLN (0.76 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in North Macedonia.

10.51 PLN
2.74 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 152.21 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 27.4 PLN (7.56 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 82% lower in North Macedonia.

152.21 PLN
27.40 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.86 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 2.06 PLN (0.57 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in North Macedonia.

7.86 PLN
2.06 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.08 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 3.43 PLN (0.95 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 81% lower in North Macedonia.

18.08 PLN
3.43 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDMKDEUR

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 72.48 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 23.98 PLN (6.62 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in North Macedonia.

72.48 PLN
23.98 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 571.75 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 141.79 PLN (39.13 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in North Macedonia.

571.75 PLN
141.79 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 235.56 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 64.56 PLN (17.81 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in North Macedonia.

235.56 PLN
64.56 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNUSDMKDEUR

United States vs. North Macedonia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 10.83 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 14705 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 1559 PLN (430.24 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in North Macedonia.

14 705 PLN
1 559 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 9216 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 1144 PLN (315.73 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in North Macedonia.

9 216 PLN
1 144 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 29794 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 2326 PLN (641.82 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in North Macedonia.

29 794 PLN
2 326 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 18941 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 1678 PLN (463.13 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in North Macedonia.

18 941 PLN
1 678 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDMKDEUR

United States vs. North Macedonia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.73 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 62894 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 9441 PLN (2605.05 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 85% lower in North Macedonia.

62 894 PLN
9 441 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 44125 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 6471 PLN (1785.63 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in North Macedonia.

44 125 PLN
6 471 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDMKDEUR

United States vs. North Macedonia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 6.58 times higher than in North Macedonia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18646 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 2833 PLN (781.7 USD) in North Macedonia. The average salary is 84.8% lower in North Macedonia.

18 646 PLN
2 833 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDMKDEUR

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

One star

376 PLN
-

Two stars

530 PLN
164 PLN

Three stars

707 PLN
261 PLN

Four stars

915 PLN
305 PLN

Five stars

2 178 PLN
412 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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