Cost of living in Chandigarh (India) is 41% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in Chandigarh (India) is 44% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Chandigarh | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨210 (146 ден) | 747 ден | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨323 (225 ден) | 298 ден | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨132 (92 ден) | 234 ден | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨56 (39 ден) | 77 ден | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨87 (61 ден) | 122 ден | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (26 ден) | 79 ден | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨198 (138 ден) | 237 ден | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨127 (89 ден) | 54 ден | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (17 ден) | 42 ден | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨131 (91 ден) | 55 ден | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,037 (722 ден) | 333 ден | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (61 ден) | 94 ден | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (23 ден) | 42 ден | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Chandigarh (India) is 44% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Chandigarh | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨26,097 (18,183 ден) | 37,146 ден | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨21,009 (14,638 ден) | 24,012 ден | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨6,903 (4,810 ден) | 7,088 ден | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,407 (13,522 ден) | 21,084 ден | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨9,850 (6,863 ден) | 15,523 ден | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,706 (3,279 ден) | 5,197 ден | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨606 (422 ден) | 1,015 ден | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨26,019 (18,128 ден) | 28,748 ден | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,915 (5,515 ден) | 6,819 ден | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨423 (295 ден) | 438 ден | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨293 (204 ден) | 339 ден | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Chandigarh (India) is 25% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Chandigarh | Skopje | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,920 (2,035 ден) | 3,092 ден | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,617 (1,823 ден) | 2,144 ден | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,277 (3,677 ден) | 4,767 ден | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,600 (2,508 ден) | 5,247 ден | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Chandigarh (India) is 46% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨903,739 (629,670 ден) | 1,412,800 ден | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨93 (65 ден) | 79 ден | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,126 (785 ден) | 1,599 ден | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨229 (160 ден) | 414 ден | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Chandigarh (India) is 32% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Chandigarh | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨105 (73 ден) | 285 ден | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨191 (133 ден) | 370 ден | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨932 (649 ден) | 1,268 ден | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨268 (186 ден) | 210 ден | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨199 (139 ден) | 183 ден | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨316 (220 ден) | 188 ден | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨121 (84 ден) | 78 ден | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨96 (67 ден) | 100 ден | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨278 (194 ден) | 277 ден | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Chandigarh (India) is 31% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Chandigarh | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,365 (951 ден) | 1,247 ден | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨443 (309 ден) | 636 ден | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,434 (999 ден) | 1,351 ден | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,858 (1,294 ден) | 1,711 ден | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,031 (718 ден) | 297 ден | + 142% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨284 (198 ден) | 123 ден | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨217 (151 ден) | 132 ден | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨42,234 (29,426 ден) | 38,422 ден | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.58 (1.80 ден) | 8 ден | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,999 (1,393 ден) | 3,236 ден | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨311 (217 ден) | 164 ден | + 32% | |
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TOTAL | - 41% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 391 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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