Cost of living in Skopje (Macedonia) is 16% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey)
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| Food | - 21% | |||
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| Food in Skopje (Macedonia) is 21% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Skopje | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 434 ден (146TL) | 223TL | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 290 ден (98TL) | 113TL | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 179 ден (60TL) | 60TL | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 ден (24TL) | 23TL | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 109 ден (37TL) | 35TL | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 77 ден (26TL) | 26TL | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 235 ден (79TL) | 108TL | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 44 ден (15TL) | 18TL | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 ден (14TL) | 13TL | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ден (18TL) | 44TL | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 411 ден (138TL) | 262TL | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 82 ден (28TL) | 30TL | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 ден (13TL) | 9TL | + 40% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Skopje (Macedonia) is 27% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Skopje | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,962 ден (9,402TL) | 14,130TL | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,871 ден (6,681TL) | 10,347TL | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,006 ден (2,019TL) | 1,459TL | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,072 ден (6,076TL) | 12,010TL | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,487 ден (4,199TL) | 9,722TL | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,557 ден (1,196TL) | 1,003TL | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 796 ден (268TL) | 174TL | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,369 ден (9,538TL) | 6,588TL | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,313 ден (1,786TL) | 2,863TL | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 328 ден (110TL) | 117TL | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 181 ден (61TL) | 69TL | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Skopje (Macedonia) is 19% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Skopje | Ankara | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,300 ден (1,109TL) | 994TL | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,910 ден (642TL) | 618TL | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,240 ден (1,426TL) | 2,642TL | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,726 ден (1,589TL) | 3,884TL | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Skopje (Macedonia) is 10% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Skopje | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,540,520 ден (517,976TL) | 843,838TL | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 77 ден (26TL) | 22TL | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,392 ден (468TL) | 377TL | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 284 ден (96TL) | 51TL | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Skopje (Macedonia) is 24% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Skopje | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 133 ден (45TL) | 26TL | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 242 ден (81TL) | 68TL | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,048 ден (352TL) | 897TL | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 154 ден (52TL) | 49TL | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173 ден (58TL) | 55TL | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 172 ден (58TL) | 81TL | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 48 ден (16TL) | 24TL | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 93 ден (31TL) | 65TL | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 234 ден (79TL) | 98TL | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Skopje (Macedonia) is about the same as in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Skopje | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 892 ден (300TL) | 469TL | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 647 ден (217TL) | 103TL | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,306 ден (439TL) | 813TL | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,382 ден (465TL) | 665TL | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 253 ден (85TL) | 149TL | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 85 ден (29TL) | 51TL | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 116 ден (39TL) | 79TL | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 43,367 ден (14,582TL) | 14,162TL | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.02 ден (1.69TL) | 0.73TL | + 131% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,408 ден (810TL) | 592TL | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 140 ден (47TL) | 35TL | + 33% | |
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TOTAL | - 16% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 667 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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