Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 73% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | + 63% | |||
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| Food in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 63% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (1,096 ден) | 645 ден | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (605 ден) | 313 ден | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.21 (260 ден) | 208 ден | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (66 ден) | 73 ден | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.60 (222 ден) | 121 ден | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.49 (154 ден) | 77 ден | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (375 ден) | 235 ден | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (131 ден) | 45 ден | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.49 (92 ден) | 46 ден | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 (64 ден) | 55 ден | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (448 ден) | 419 ден | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.22 (137 ден) | 81 ден | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 (71 ден) | 38 ден | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 159% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 159% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,645 (101,406 ден) | 30,990 ден | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,149 (70,840 ден) | 20,700 ден | + 242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (9,404 ден) | 7,375 ден | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,096 (67,594 ден) | 19,141 ден | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €805 (49,621 ден) | 14,531 ден | + 241% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (6,781 ден) | 4,640 ден | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (1,758 ден) | 947 ден | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €387 (23,880 ден) | 33,728 ден | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (6,402 ден) | 5,432 ден | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (611 ден) | 406 ден | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (720 ден) | 351 ден | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 45% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Skopje | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (6,027 ден) | 2,388 ден | + 152% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (2,002 ден) | 1,828 ден | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (5,532 ден) | 4,143 ден | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (6,713 ден) | 4,499 ден | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 38% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,571 (1,699,838 ден) | 1,412,800 ден | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (109 ден) | 73 ден | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (2,073 ден) | 1,603 ден | + 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (1,072 ден) | 365 ден | + 194% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 90% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (542 ден) | 213 ден | + 154% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (398 ден) | 251 ден | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (3,790 ден) | 1,086 ден | + 249% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.57 (344 ден) | 163 ден | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.49 (154 ден) | 178 ден | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.04 (187 ден) | 193 ден | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.06 (127 ден) | 44 ден | + 189% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.03 (125 ден) | 86 ден | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (1,550 ден) | 250 ден | + 520% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 59% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (2,103 ден) | 1,096 ден | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (1,112 ден) | 614 ден | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (2,758 ден) | 1,132 ден | + 144% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (3,244 ден) | 1,587 ден | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (740 ден) | 289 ден | + 156% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.55 (219 ден) | 91 ден | + 141% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.76 (293 ден) | 123 ден | + 139% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €444 (27,374 ден) | 38,422 ден | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (12 ден) | 5.02 ден | + 141% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (3,227 ден) | 2,986 ден | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.12 (316 ден) | 139 ден | + 127% | |
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TOTAL | + 73% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,740 prices entered by 212 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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