Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is 61% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | + 41% | |||
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| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 41% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Dresden | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (662 ден) | 434 ден | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (419 ден) | 290 ден | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.86 (238 ден) | 179 ден | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.86 (53 ден) | 72 ден | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.27 (139 ден) | 109 ден | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.67 (164 ден) | 77 ден | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.27 (324 ден) | 235 ден | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 (155 ден) | 44 ден | + 252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 (107 ден) | 42 ден | + 152% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.67 (41 ден) | 55 ден | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.35 (329 ден) | 411 ден | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.60 (98 ден) | 82 ден | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.79 (49 ден) | 38 ден | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 110% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Dresden | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,195 (73,535 ден) | 27,962 ден | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €777 (47,798 ден) | 19,871 ден | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €178 (10,959 ден) | 6,006 ден | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €587 (36,103 ден) | 18,072 ден | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €415 (25,525 ден) | 12,487 ден | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (6,119 ден) | 3,557 ден | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (1,490 ден) | 796 ден | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €525 (32,308 ден) | 28,369 ден | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (6,479 ден) | 5,313 ден | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.38 (331 ден) | 328 ден | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (719 ден) | 181 ден | + 298% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 11% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Dresden | Skopje | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (4,362 ден) | 3,300 ден | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (1,865 ден) | 1,910 ден | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (5,041 ден) | 4,240 ден | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (5,642 ден) | 4,726 ден | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 75% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Dresden | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,531 (1,386,503 ден) | 1,540,520 ден | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (91 ден) | 77 ден | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (3,838 ден) | 1,392 ден | + 176% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (900 ден) | 284 ден | + 217% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is 72% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Dresden | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (448 ден) | 133 ден | + 238% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (752 ден) | 242 ден | + 211% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (2,848 ден) | 1,048 ден | + 172% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (216 ден) | 154 ден | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (135 ден) | 173 ден | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.16 (133 ден) | 172 ден | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (76 ден) | 48 ден | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (88 ден) | 93 ден | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (984 ден) | 234 ден | + 320% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 26% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dresden | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (1,669 ден) | 892 ден | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (1,008 ден) | 647 ден | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (4,270 ден) | 1,306 ден | + 227% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (3,168 ден) | 1,382 ден | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (389 ден) | 253 ден | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (164 ден) | 85 ден | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.93 (180 ден) | 116 ден | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (28,307 ден) | 43,367 ден | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (5.58 ден) | 5.02 ден | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (2,118 ден) | 2,408 ден | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 (353 ден) | 140 ден | + 151% | |
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TOTAL | + 61% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 106 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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