Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 186% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | + 114% | |||
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| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 114% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Berlin | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (878 ден) | 434 ден | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (685 ден) | 290 ден | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.93 (303 ден) | 179 ден | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 (70 ден) | 72 ден | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.92 (302 ден) | 109 ден | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.23 (199 ден) | 77 ден | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (411 ден) | 235 ден | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.76 (170 ден) | 44 ден | + 286% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.88 (115 ден) | 42 ден | + 172% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 (71 ден) | 55 ден | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (416 ден) | 411 ден | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.55 (218 ден) | 82 ден | + 165% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.96 (120 ден) | 38 ден | + 216% | |
| Housing | + 501% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 501% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Berlin | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,260 (139,037 ден) | 27,962 ден | + 397% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,554 (157,104 ден) | 19,871 ден | + 691% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €452 (27,793 ден) | 6,006 ден | + 363% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €3,066 (188,626 ден) | 18,072 ден | + 944% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,533 (94,326 ден) | 12,487 ден | + 655% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €572 (35,196 ден) | 3,557 ден | + 889% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (1,999 ден) | 796 ден | + 151% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €482 (29,621 ден) | 28,369 ден | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €172 (10,567 ден) | 5,313 ден | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €32 (1,965 ден) | 328 ден | + 499% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (1,012 ден) | 181 ден | + 459% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 31% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Berlin | Skopje | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (5,267 ден) | 3,300 ден | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (2,181 ден) | 1,910 ден | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (5,803 ден) | 4,240 ден | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €108 (6,639 ден) | 4,726 ден | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 124% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 124% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Berlin | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,839 (1,897,163 ден) | 1,540,520 ден | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.00 (123 ден) | 77 ден | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €75 (4,622 ден) | 1,392 ден | + 232% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 (1,414 ден) | 284 ден | + 397% | |
| Personal Care | + 189% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 189% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Berlin | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (616 ден) | 133 ден | + 364% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (480 ден) | 242 ден | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (3,312 ден) | 1,048 ден | + 216% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €8 (471 ден) | 154 ден | + 206% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.49 (276 ден) | 173 ден | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €8 (522 ден) | 172 ден | + 204% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.39 (270 ден) | 48 ден | + 466% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.72 (167 ден) | 93 ден | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €34 (2,111 ден) | 234 ден | + 801% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 110% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Berlin | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (2,525 ден) | 892 ден | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (1,473 ден) | 647 ден | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €292 (17,941 ден) | 1,306 ден | + 1273% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (3,570 ден) | 1,382 ден | + 158% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (952 ден) | 253 ден | + 276% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.40 (209 ден) | 85 ден | + 145% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (246 ден) | 116 ден | + 112% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,066 (65,564 ден) | 43,367 ден | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (7 ден) | 5.02 ден | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (2,460 ден) | 2,408 ден | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (736 ден) | 138 ден | + 431% | |
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TOTAL | + 186% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,037 prices entered by 144 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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