Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | + 113% | |||
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| Food in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (924 ден) | 434 ден | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (500 ден) | 290 ден | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.04 (231 ден) | 179 ден | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (56 ден) | 72 ден | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.77 (216 ден) | 109 ден | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.33 (248 ден) | 77 ден | + 223% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (359 ден) | 235 ден | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.99 (228 ден) | 44 ден | + 418% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.96 (112 ден) | 42 ден | + 165% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (129 ден) | 55 ден | + 135% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $21 (1,185 ден) | 411 ден | + 188% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.90 (166 ден) | 82 ден | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.01 (115 ден) | 38 ден | + 201% | |
| Housing | + 244% | |||
| Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 244% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,971 (112,667 ден) | 27,962 ден | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,109 (63,425 ден) | 19,871 ден | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 (11,584 ден) | 6,006 ден | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,385 (79,182 ден) | 18,072 ден | + 338% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $946 (54,062 ден) | 12,487 ден | + 333% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (6,154 ден) | 3,557 ден | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $39 (2,248 ден) | 796 ден | + 183% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $224 (12,811 ден) | 28,369 ден | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $103 (5,905 ден) | 5,313 ден | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (628 ден) | 328 ден | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $33 (1,880 ден) | 181 ден | + 939% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Skopje | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (3,202 ден) | 3,300 ден | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (3,024 ден) | 1,910 ден | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (5,452 ден) | 4,240 ден | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $136 (7,786 ден) | 4,726 ден | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,827 (1,533,662 ден) | 1,540,520 ден | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.96 (55 ден) | 77 ден | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $62 (3,518 ден) | 1,392 ден | + 153% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (1,167 ден) | 284 ден | + 311% | |
| Personal Care | + 174% | |||
| Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 174% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (366 ден) | 133 ден | + 175% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (1,561 ден) | 242 ден | + 545% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $84 (4,795 ден) | 1,048 ден | + 357% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (386 ден) | 154 ден | + 151% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.41 (138 ден) | 173 ден | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.07 (176 ден) | 172 ден | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.05 (232 ден) | 48 ден | + 385% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.73 (99 ден) | 93 ден | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (1,397 ден) | 234 ден | + 496% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (2,550 ден) | 892 ден | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (1,160 ден) | 647 ден | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $71 (4,077 ден) | 1,306 ден | + 212% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (3,987 ден) | 1,382 ден | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (628 ден) | 253 ден | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.83 (276 ден) | 85 ден | + 224% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (344 ден) | 116 ден | + 196% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $498 (28,471 ден) | 43,367 ден | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.39 (23 ден) | 5.02 ден | + 350% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (2,952 ден) | 2,408 ден | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (476 ден) | 140 ден | + 239% | |
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TOTAL | + 116% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 415 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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