Cost of living in Skopje (Macedonia) is 22% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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Food | + 38% | |||
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Food in Skopje (Macedonia) is 38% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Skopje | Lusaka | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 532 ден (254 Kwacha) | 116 Kwacha | + 120% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 306 ден (146 Kwacha) | 72 Kwacha | + 103% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 ден (118 Kwacha) | 44 Kwacha | + 167% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 77 ден (37 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 33% | |
12 eggs, large | 131 ден (62 Kwacha) | 36 Kwacha | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 ден (38 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 253 ден (121 Kwacha) | 262 Kwacha | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 ден (25 Kwacha) | 58 Kwacha | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 ден (20 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 ден (29 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 441 ден (211 Kwacha) | 289 Kwacha | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 85 ден (40 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 ден (22 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | - 12% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Skopje (Macedonia) is 15% cheaper than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Skopje | Lusaka | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,668 ден (17,029 Kwacha) | 15,433 Kwacha | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,938 ден (10,474 Kwacha) | 8,623 Kwacha | + 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,148 ден (3,412 Kwacha) | 539 Kwacha | + 533% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,867 ден (11,395 Kwacha) | 14,999 Kwacha | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,763 ден (7,526 Kwacha) | 5,897 Kwacha | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,286 ден (2,524 Kwacha) | 480 Kwacha | + 425% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 962 ден (459 Kwacha) | 1,674 Kwacha | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | 28,748 ден (13,725 Kwacha) | 3,603 Kwacha | + 281% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,819 ден (3,255 Kwacha) | 3,551 Kwacha | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 468 ден (223 Kwacha) | 60 Kwacha | + 271% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 375 ден (179 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 168% | |
Clothes | + 64% | |||
Clothes in Skopje (Macedonia) is 64% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,744 ден (1,788 Kwacha) | 780 Kwacha | + 129% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,921 ден (917 Kwacha) | 670 Kwacha | + 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,438 ден (2,596 Kwacha) | 1,973 Kwacha | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,391 ден (2,574 Kwacha) | 1,458 Kwacha | + 77% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Skopje (Macedonia) is 6% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,412,800 ден (674,508 Kwacha) | 302,797 Kwacha | + 123% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 80 ден (38 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | + 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,529 ден (730 Kwacha) | 918 Kwacha | - 20% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 338 ден (161 Kwacha) | 284 Kwacha | - 43% | |
Personal Care | + 76% | |||
Personal Care in Skopje (Macedonia) is 76% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Skopje | Lusaka | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 272 ден (130 Kwacha) | 113 Kwacha | + 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 437 ден (208 Kwacha) | 69 Kwacha | + 202% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,917 ден (915 Kwacha) | 341 Kwacha | + 168% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 194 ден (93 Kwacha) | 83 Kwacha | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 247 ден (118 Kwacha) | 61 Kwacha | + 93% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 219 ден (105 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 68 ден (32 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 142 ден (68 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | + 123% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 312 ден (149 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | - 7% | |
Entertainment | + 123% | |||
Entertainment in Skopje (Macedonia) is 123% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Skopje | Lusaka | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,330 ден (635 Kwacha) | 436 Kwacha | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 677 ден (323 Kwacha) | 72 Kwacha | + 350% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,570 ден (749 Kwacha) | 399 Kwacha | + 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,985 ден (948 Kwacha) | 417 Kwacha | + 128% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 281 ден (134 Kwacha) | 54 Kwacha | + 147% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 111 ден (53 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 127 ден (61 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 38,422 ден (18,344 Kwacha) | 4,666 Kwacha | + 293% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 ден (3.93 Kwacha) | 1.31 Kwacha | + 201% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,946 ден (1,407 Kwacha) | 771 Kwacha | + 82% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 159 ден (76 Kwacha) | 47 Kwacha | + 63% | |
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TOTAL | + 22% |

These prices were last updated on February 15, 2025.
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