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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 29.24 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 4.02 PLN (1.02 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in North Macedonia.

29.24 PLN
4.02 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.94 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 5.34 PLN (1.35 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in North Macedonia.

9.94 PLN
5.34 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 78.68 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 52.78 PLN (13.38 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in North Macedonia.

78.68 PLN
52.78 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 71.02 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 28.69 PLN (7.27 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in North Macedonia.

71.02 PLN
28.69 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 63.45 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 30.1 PLN (7.63 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in North Macedonia.

63.45 PLN
30.10 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 74.97 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 12.19 PLN (3.09 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in North Macedonia.

74.97 PLN
12.19 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 13.18 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 4.18 PLN (1.06 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in North Macedonia.

13.18 PLN
4.18 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 28.37 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 8.37 PLN (2.12 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in North Macedonia.

28.37 PLN
8.37 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.03 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 5.89 PLN (1.49 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in North Macedonia.

15.03 PLN
5.89 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

98.60 PLN
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 11.6 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 2.66 PLN (0.67 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in North Macedonia.

11.60 PLN
2.66 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 19.77 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 3.1 PLN (0.79 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in North Macedonia.

19.77 PLN
3.10 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 67.71 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 35.51 PLN (9 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in North Macedonia.

67.71 PLN
35.51 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.27 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 4.98 PLN (1.26 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in North Macedonia.

6.27 PLN
4.98 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 15.82 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 3.61 PLN (0.92 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in North Macedonia.

15.82 PLN
3.61 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 22.57 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 5.16 PLN (1.31 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in North Macedonia.

22.57 PLN
5.16 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 14.76 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 3.21 PLN (0.81 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in North Macedonia.

14.76 PLN
3.21 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 32.63 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 6.5 PLN (1.65 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in North Macedonia.

32.63 PLN
6.50 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

35.43 PLN
-

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 25.13 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 7.85 PLN (1.99 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in North Macedonia.

25.13 PLN
7.85 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.82 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 2.21 PLN (0.56 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in North Macedonia.

9.82 PLN
2.21 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. North Macedonia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.65 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 23.12 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 8.59 PLN (2.18 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in North Macedonia.

23.12 PLN
8.59 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 13.02 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 7.59 PLN (1.92 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in North Macedonia.

13.02 PLN
7.59 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 31.57 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 10.04 PLN (2.54 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in North Macedonia.

31.57 PLN
10.04 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 47.35 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 12.91 PLN (3.27 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in North Macedonia.

47.35 PLN
12.91 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 47.35 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 25.1 PLN (6.36 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 47% lower in North Macedonia.

47.35 PLN
25.10 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 552.4 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 129.08 PLN (32.71 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in North Macedonia.

552.40 PLN
129.08 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 102.59 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 28.69 PLN (7.27 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 72% lower in North Macedonia.

102.59 PLN
28.69 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 10.06 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 4.83 PLN (1.22 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 52% lower in North Macedonia.

10.06 PLN
4.83 PLN

Fuel

PLNMKDEURUSD

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 3.89 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 5.26 PLN (1.33 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 26% lower in the United States.

3.89 PLN
5.26 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.66 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 5.71 PLN (1.45 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in the United States.

3.66 PLN
5.71 PLN

LPG 1L

-
3.18 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. North Macedonia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.89 times more for transportation in the United States than in North Macedonia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 520.83 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 111.15 PLN (28.17 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in North Macedonia.

520.83 PLN
111.15 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 11.44 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 2.87 PLN (0.73 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in North Macedonia.

11.44 PLN
2.87 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 165.72 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 28.69 PLN (7.27 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in North Macedonia.

165.72 PLN
28.69 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.56 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 2.15 PLN (0.55 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in North Macedonia.

8.56 PLN
2.15 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 19.69 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 3.59 PLN (0.91 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in North Macedonia.

19.69 PLN
3.59 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 78.91 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 25.1 PLN (6.36 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in North Macedonia.

78.91 PLN
25.10 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 622.51 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 148.41 PLN (37.61 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in North Macedonia.

622.51 PLN
148.41 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 256.47 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 67.58 PLN (17.13 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in North Macedonia.

256.47 PLN
67.58 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNMKDEURUSD

United States vs. North Macedonia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 11.27 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 16010 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 1632 PLN (413.61 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in North Macedonia.

16 010 PLN
1 632 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 10035 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 1198 PLN (303.52 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in North Macedonia.

10 035 PLN
1 198 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 32439 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 2435 PLN (617.02 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in North Macedonia.

32 439 PLN
2 435 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 20623 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 1757 PLN (445.23 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in North Macedonia.

20 623 PLN
1 757 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. North Macedonia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7 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 68479 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 9881 PLN (2504.36 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in North Macedonia.

68 479 PLN
9 881 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 48043 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 6773 PLN (1716.62 USD) in North Macedonia. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in North Macedonia.

48 043 PLN
6 773 PLN

Salary

PLNMKDEURUSD

United States vs. North Macedonia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 6.85 times higher than in North Macedonia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 20302 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 2965 PLN (751.49 USD) in North Macedonia. The average salary is 85.4% lower in North Macedonia.

20 302 PLN
2 965 PLN

Hotels

PLNMKDEURUSD

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

One star

409 PLN
-

Two stars

577 PLN
178 PLN

Three stars

770 PLN
284 PLN

Four stars

996 PLN
332 PLN

Five stars

2 371 PLN
449 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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