Cost of living in Murcia (Spain) is 48% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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Food | + 53% | |||
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Food in Murcia (Spain) is 53% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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Murcia | Skopje | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (929 ден) | 434 ден | + 114% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (468 ден) | 290 ден | + 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.53 (218 ден) | 179 ден | + 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (53 ден) | 72 ден | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.38 (147 ден) | 109 ден | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.37 (85 ден) | 77 ден | + 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (431 ден) | 235 ден | + 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 (105 ден) | 44 ден | + 140% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (81 ден) | 42 ден | + 91% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.86 (53 ден) | 55 ден | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (464 ден) | 411 ден | + 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.63 (101 ден) | 82 ден | + 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.85 (53 ден) | 38 ден | + 38% | |
Housing | + 83% | |||
Housing in Murcia (Spain) is 83% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €897 (55,474 ден) | 27,962 ден | + 98% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €588 (36,385 ден) | 19,871 ден | + 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (7,272 ден) | 6,006 ден | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €604 (37,326 ден) | 18,072 ден | + 107% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €386 (23,851 ден) | 12,487 ден | + 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (4,923 ден) | 3,557 ден | + 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (1,437 ден) | 796 ден | + 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | €387 (23,909 ден) | 28,369 ден | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €142 (8,783 ден) | 5,313 ден | + 65% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (418 ден) | 328 ден | + 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (650 ден) | 181 ден | + 259% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Murcia (Spain) is 10% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €68 (4,209 ден) | 3,300 ден | + 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (1,883 ден) | 1,910 ден | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (4,687 ден) | 4,240 ден | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (5,965 ден) | 4,726 ден | + 26% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Murcia (Spain) is 13% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,540 (1,332,038 ден) | 1,540,520 ден | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (114 ден) | 77 ден | + 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €21 (1,316 ден) | 1,392 ден | - 5% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (1,141 ден) | 284 ден | + 301% | |
Personal Care | + 71% | |||
Personal Care in Murcia (Spain) is 71% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.29 (327 ден) | 133 ден | + 146% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (431 ден) | 242 ден | + 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (3,449 ден) | 1,048 ден | + 229% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.35 (269 ден) | 154 ден | + 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.54 (157 ден) | 173 ден | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 (182 ден) | 172 ден | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (80 ден) | 48 ден | + 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (88 ден) | 93 ден | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (1,352 ден) | 234 ден | + 477% | |
Entertainment | + 80% | |||
Entertainment in Murcia (Spain) is 80% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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Murcia | Skopje | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (1,878 ден) | 892 ден | + 111% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (941 ден) | 647 ден | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (3,689 ден) | 1,306 ден | + 182% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (2,411 ден) | 1,382 ден | + 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (460 ден) | 253 ден | + 82% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.38 (147 ден) | 85 ден | + 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.04 (188 ден) | 116 ден | + 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €447 (27,672 ден) | 43,367 ден | - 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.47 (29 ден) | 5.02 ден | + 473% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (2,465 ден) | 2,408 ден | + 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.91 (304 ден) | 140 ден | + 116% | |
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TOTAL | + 48% |

These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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