Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 93% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | + 78% | |||
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| Food in Milan (Italy) is 78% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Milan | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (1,016 ден) | 645 ден | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (655 ден) | 313 ден | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.90 (363 ден) | 208 ден | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.34 (83 ден) | 73 ден | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.89 (240 ден) | 121 ден | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.19 (196 ден) | 77 ден | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (455 ден) | 235 ден | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.26 (139 ден) | 45 ден | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (101 ден) | 46 ден | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.69 (104 ден) | 55 ден | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (532 ден) | 419 ден | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (110 ден) | 81 ден | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (84 ден) | 38 ден | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 171% | |||
| Housing in Milan (Italy) is 171% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Milan | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,837 (113,166 ден) | 30,990 ден | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,515 (93,337 ден) | 20,700 ден | + 351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 (12,012 ден) | 7,375 ден | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,098 (67,679 ден) | 19,141 ден | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €936 (57,651 ден) | 14,531 ден | + 297% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (7,029 ден) | 4,640 ден | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (1,521 ден) | 947 ден | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €358 (22,057 ден) | 33,728 ден | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (7,338 ден) | 5,432 ден | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.19 (320 ден) | 406 ден | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (722 ден) | 351 ден | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Milan (Italy) is 38% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Milan | Skopje | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (4,715 ден) | 2,388 ден | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (2,023 ден) | 1,828 ден | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (6,099 ден) | 4,143 ден | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (7,309 ден) | 4,499 ден | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 48% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Milan | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,896 (1,842,173 ден) | 1,412,800 ден | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (115 ден) | 73 ден | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (2,112 ден) | 1,603 ден | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (1,385 ден) | 365 ден | + 280% | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is 149% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Milan | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (582 ден) | 213 ден | + 173% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (532 ден) | 251 ден | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €97 (5,951 ден) | 1,086 ден | + 448% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (391 ден) | 163 ден | + 141% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.06 (250 ден) | 178 ден | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.29 (203 ден) | 193 ден | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.73 (168 ден) | 44 ден | + 282% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.65 (163 ден) | 86 ден | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (1,319 ден) | 250 ден | + 428% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 110% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Milan | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €52 (3,202 ден) | 1,096 ден | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (1,214 ден) | 614 ден | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (5,838 ден) | 1,132 ден | + 416% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €116 (7,158 ден) | 1,587 ден | + 351% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (673 ден) | 289 ден | + 133% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.97 (121 ден) | 91 ден | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.28 (326 ден) | 123 ден | + 165% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €481 (29,609 ден) | 38,422 ден | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (11 ден) | 5.02 ден | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €76 (4,672 ден) | 2,986 ден | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.86 (361 ден) | 139 ден | + 160% | |
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TOTAL | + 93% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 327 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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