Cost of living in Skopje (Macedonia) is 12% cheaper than in Brno (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 3% | |||
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| Food in Skopje (Macedonia) is about the same as in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Skopje | Brno | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 747 ден (297 Kč) | 191 Kč | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 298 ден (119 Kč) | 164 Kč | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 ден (93 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 77 ден (30 Kč) | 19 Kč | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 122 ден (49 Kč) | 56 Kč | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 ден (31 Kč) | 56 Kč | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 237 ден (94 Kč) | 92 Kč | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 54 ден (21 Kč) | 37 Kč | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 ден (16 Kč) | 23 Kč | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ден (22 Kč) | 18 Kč | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 333 ден (132 Kč) | 127 Kč | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 94 ден (37 Kč) | 35 Kč | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 42 ден (17 Kč) | 21 Kč | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Skopje (Macedonia) is 32% cheaper than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Skopje | Brno | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 37,146 ден (14,750 Kč) | 21,248 Kč | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 24,012 ден (9,535 Kč) | 16,502 Kč | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,088 ден (2,815 Kč) | 4,558 Kč | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,084 ден (8,372 Kč) | 15,029 Kč | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,523 ден (6,164 Kč) | 12,025 Kč | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,197 ден (2,064 Kč) | 2,380 Kč | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,015 ден (403 Kč) | 366 Kč | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,748 ден (11,416 Kč) | 8,449 Kč | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,819 ден (2,708 Kč) | 2,228 Kč | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 438 ден (174 Kč) | 256 Kč | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 339 ден (135 Kč) | 209 Kč | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Skopje (Macedonia) is 18% cheaper than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Skopje | Brno | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,092 ден (1,228 Kč) | 1,923 Kč | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,144 ден (851 Kč) | 990 Kč | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,767 ден (1,893 Kč) | 1,668 Kč | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,247 ден (2,083 Kč) | 2,270 Kč | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Skopje (Macedonia) is about the same as in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Skopje | Brno | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,412,800 ден (561,005 Kč) | 545,142 Kč | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 79 ден (31 Kč) | 39 Kč | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,599 ден (635 Kč) | 539 Kč | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 416 ден (165 Kč) | 274 Kč | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Skopje (Macedonia) is 15% cheaper than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Skopje | Brno | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 285 ден (113 Kč) | 132 Kč | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 370 ден (147 Kč) | 142 Kč | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,268 ден (504 Kč) | 601 Kč | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 210 ден (83 Kč) | 91 Kč | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 ден (73 Kč) | 75 Kč | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 188 ден (75 Kč) | 93 Kč | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 78 ден (31 Kč) | 43 Kč | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 ден (40 Kč) | 42 Kč | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 ден (110 Kč) | 275 Kč | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Skopje (Macedonia) is 11% cheaper than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Skopje | Brno | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,247 ден (495 Kč) | 535 Kč | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 636 ден (253 Kč) | 339 Kč | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,351 ден (536 Kč) | 1,267 Kč | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,711 ден (679 Kč) | 870 Kč | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 297 ден (118 Kč) | 154 Kč | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 123 ден (49 Kč) | 60 Kč | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 132 ден (52 Kč) | 39 Kč | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 38,422 ден (15,257 Kč) | 14,791 Kč | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 ден (3.27 Kč) | 5.03 Kč | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,236 ден (1,285 Kč) | 784 Kč | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 164 ден (65 Kč) | 118 Kč | - 45% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 364 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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