Cost of living in Hamburg (Germany) is 91% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | + 63% | |||
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| Food in Hamburg (Germany) is 63% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (929 ден) | 747 ден | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (542 ден) | 298 ден | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.07 (312 ден) | 234 ден | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (77 ден) | 77 ден | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.62 (284 ден) | 122 ден | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.46 (213 ден) | 79 ден | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (490 ден) | 237 ден | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.73 (168 ден) | 54 ден | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.57 (159 ден) | 42 ден | + 282% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 (63 ден) | 55 ден | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (461 ден) | 333 ден | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (111 ден) | 94 ден | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 (105 ден) | 42 ден | + 151% | |
| Housing | + 169% | |||
| Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is 169% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,892 (116,565 ден) | 37,146 ден | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,528 (94,140 ден) | 24,012 ден | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €193 (11,869 ден) | 7,088 ден | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,256 (77,387 ден) | 21,084 ден | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €951 (58,558 ден) | 15,523 ден | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (6,961 ден) | 5,197 ден | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (1,471 ден) | 1,015 ден | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €355 (21,874 ден) | 28,748 ден | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (6,904 ден) | 6,819 ден | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (408 ден) | 438 ден | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €21 (1,295 ден) | 339 ден | + 282% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is 63% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Skopje | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (5,206 ден) | 3,092 ден | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €58 (3,568 ден) | 2,144 ден | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (6,296 ден) | 4,767 ден | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €151 (9,274 ден) | 5,247 ден | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is 102% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,600 (1,576,826 ден) | 1,412,800 ден | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (105 ден) | 79 ден | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (4,369 ден) | 1,599 ден | + 173% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (1,472 ден) | 416 ден | + 254% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is 44% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (530 ден) | 285 ден | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (579 ден) | 370 ден | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (2,947 ден) | 1,268 ден | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.69 (227 ден) | 210 ден | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 (143 ден) | 183 ден | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.80 (173 ден) | 188 ден | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.53 (94 ден) | 78 ден | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (98 ден) | 100 ден | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (1,211 ден) | 277 ден | + 337% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is 41% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (2,333 ден) | 1,247 ден | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (1,429 ден) | 636 ден | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (7,122 ден) | 1,351 ден | + 427% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (3,894 ден) | 1,711 ден | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (667 ден) | 297 ден | + 125% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.48 (214 ден) | 123 ден | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.09 (252 ден) | 132 ден | + 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (28,317 ден) | 38,422 ден | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (5.64 ден) | 8 ден | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (3,237 ден) | 3,236 ден | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (473 ден) | 164 ден | + 188% | |
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TOTAL | + 91% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 381 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
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