Cost of living in Florence (Italy) is 79% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | + 77% | |||
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| Food in Florence (Italy) is 77% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Florence | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (922 ден) | 434 ден | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (497 ден) | 290 ден | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.90 (301 ден) | 179 ден | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (78 ден) | 67 ден | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.40 (209 ден) | 109 ден | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.43 (149 ден) | 83 ден | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (459 ден) | 235 ден | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.49 (153 ден) | 44 ден | + 248% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 (110 ден) | 42 ден | + 160% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (76 ден) | 49 ден | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (435 ден) | 731 ден | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (111 ден) | 79 ден | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (77 ден) | 31 ден | + 147% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in Florence (Italy) is 152% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Florence | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,416 (87,034 ден) | 27,962 ден | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,060 (65,104 ден) | 21,362 ден | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 (9,804 ден) | 6,006 ден | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €879 (54,017 ден) | 18,072 ден | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €678 (41,632 ден) | 12,487 ден | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €95 (5,847 ден) | 3,557 ден | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (1,616 ден) | 796 ден | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (21,526 ден) | 28,369 ден | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (6,918 ден) | 5,313 ден | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (406 ден) | 328 ден | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (614 ден) | 181 ден | + 240% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Florence (Italy) is 25% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Florence | Skopje | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €66 (4,032 ден) | 3,300 ден | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (2,228 ден) | 1,910 ден | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (5,360 ден) | 4,048 ден | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 (7,598 ден) | 4,726 ден | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Florence (Italy) is 48% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Florence | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,044 (1,538,819 ден) | 1,540,520 ден | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.68 (103 ден) | 77 ден | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (2,485 ден) | 1,392 ден | + 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (1,174 ден) | 284 ден | + 313% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Florence (Italy) is 121% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Florence | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (491 ден) | 133 ден | + 270% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (649 ден) | 242 ден | + 168% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (4,242 ден) | 1,048 ден | + 305% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (448 ден) | 154 ден | + 191% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (184 ден) | 173 ден | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (183 ден) | 172 ден | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 (97 ден) | 48 ден | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.43 (149 ден) | 93 ден | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (1,150 ден) | 210 ден | + 447% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Florence (Italy) is 74% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Florence | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (2,291 ден) | 892 ден | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (1,054 ден) | 667 ден | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €112 (6,859 ден) | 1,306 ден | + 425% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (5,048 ден) | 1,382 ден | + 265% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (542 ден) | 264 ден | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.60 (98 ден) | 85 ден | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.06 (311 ден) | 107 ден | + 191% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €493 (30,285 ден) | 43,367 ден | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (9 ден) | 5.02 ден | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (3,673 ден) | 2,408 ден | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 (325 ден) | 156 ден | + 108% | |
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TOTAL | + 79% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 222 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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