Cost of living in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 60% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | + 63% | |||
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| Food in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 63% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (822 ден) | 434 ден | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (400 ден) | 290 ден | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.24 (262 ден) | 179 ден | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (73 ден) | 72 ден | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.34 (207 ден) | 109 ден | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (136 ден) | 77 ден | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (386 ден) | 235 ден | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (104 ден) | 44 ден | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (81 ден) | 42 ден | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (81 ден) | 55 ден | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (627 ден) | 411 ден | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (120 ден) | 82 ден | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (62 ден) | 38 ден | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 132% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,082 (66,930 ден) | 27,962 ден | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €893 (55,235 ден) | 19,871 ден | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (14,952 ден) | 6,006 ден | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €774 (47,861 ден) | 18,072 ден | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €542 (33,501 ден) | 12,487 ден | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €190 (11,778 ден) | 3,557 ден | + 231% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (1,324 ден) | 796 ден | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €374 (23,138 ден) | 28,369 ден | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (4,960 ден) | 5,313 ден | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (473 ден) | 328 ден | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (631 ден) | 181 ден | + 249% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 28% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Skopje | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (4,682 ден) | 3,300 ден | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (2,055 ден) | 1,910 ден | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (5,868 ден) | 4,240 ден | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (8,602 ден) | 4,726 ден | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 30% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,661 (1,339,478 ден) | 1,540,520 ден | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (95 ден) | 77 ден | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (2,292 ден) | 1,392 ден | + 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (742 ден) | 284 ден | + 161% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 112% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (488 ден) | 133 ден | + 268% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (645 ден) | 242 ден | + 167% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (3,984 ден) | 1,048 ден | + 280% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.08 (314 ден) | 154 ден | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.55 (219 ден) | 173 ден | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (183 ден) | 172 ден | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.14 (70 ден) | 48 ден | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.06 (189 ден) | 93 ден | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (1,037 ден) | 234 ден | + 343% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 32% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Ljubljana | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (1,830 ден) | 892 ден | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (787 ден) | 647 ден | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (3,075 ден) | 1,306 ден | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (2,966 ден) | 1,382 ден | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (422 ден) | 253 ден | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.94 (120 ден) | 85 ден | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.93 (181 ден) | 116 ден | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €524 (32,426 ден) | 43,367 ден | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (3.94 ден) | 5.02 ден | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (3,220 ден) | 2,408 ден | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 (278 ден) | 140 ден | + 98% | |
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TOTAL | + 60% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 158 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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