Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 71% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | + 53% | |||
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| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 53% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Madrid | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (1,113 ден) | 645 ден | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (539 ден) | 313 ден | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.04 (248 ден) | 208 ден | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (65 ден) | 73 ден | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.06 (188 ден) | 121 ден | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (135 ден) | 77 ден | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (420 ден) | 235 ден | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (127 ден) | 45 ден | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.19 (74 ден) | 46 ден | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.08 (66 ден) | 55 ден | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (415 ден) | 419 ден | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.05 (126 ден) | 81 ден | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (50 ден) | 38 ден | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 140% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Madrid | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,500 (92,361 ден) | 30,990 ден | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,007 (61,983 ден) | 20,700 ден | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (8,799 ден) | 7,375 ден | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,051 (64,675 ден) | 19,141 ден | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €728 (44,807 ден) | 14,531 ден | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (6,748 ден) | 4,640 ден | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (1,727 ден) | 947 ден | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 (21,161 ден) | 33,728 ден | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (4,968 ден) | 5,432 ден | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (437 ден) | 406 ден | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (716 ден) | 351 ден | + 104% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 28% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Madrid | Skopje | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (5,005 ден) | 2,388 ден | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (1,888 ден) | 1,828 ден | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (4,581 ден) | 4,143 ден | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (6,008 ден) | 4,499 ден | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 54% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Madrid | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,240 (1,492,174 ден) | 1,412,800 ден | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (110 ден) | 73 ден | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (2,729 ден) | 1,603 ден | + 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (1,237 ден) | 384 ден | + 222% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 99% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Madrid | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (399 ден) | 213 ден | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (820 ден) | 251 ден | + 226% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (3,422 ден) | 1,086 ден | + 215% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.88 (239 ден) | 163 ден | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.72 (167 ден) | 178 ден | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.83 (236 ден) | 193 ден | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.23 (137 ден) | 44 ден | + 212% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (138 ден) | 86 ден | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (1,232 ден) | 250 ден | + 393% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 55% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Madrid | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (2,267 ден) | 1,096 ден | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (1,088 ден) | 614 ден | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (3,513 ден) | 1,132 ден | + 210% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (3,107 ден) | 1,587 ден | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (764 ден) | 289 ден | + 164% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 (173 ден) | 91 ден | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.28 (264 ден) | 123 ден | + 114% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €595 (36,645 ден) | 38,422 ден | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (8 ден) | 5.02 ден | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (3,336 ден) | 2,986 ден | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.17 (318 ден) | 139 ден | + 129% | |
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TOTAL | + 71% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,645 prices entered by 208 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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