Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | + 111% | |||
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| Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (1,167 ден) | 747 ден | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (551 ден) | 298 ден | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.43 (317 ден) | 234 ден | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (68 ден) | 77 ден | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.75 (219 ден) | 122 ден | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.74 (276 ден) | 79 ден | + 250% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (484 ден) | 237 ден | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.56 (266 ден) | 54 ден | + 393% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.78 (104 ден) | 42 ден | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.00 (233 ден) | 55 ден | + 324% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (882 ден) | 333 ден | + 165% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.53 (206 ден) | 94 ден | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.96 (173 ден) | 42 ден | + 311% | |
| Housing | + 283% | |||
| Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 283% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,871 (167,233 ден) | 37,146 ден | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,098 (122,188 ден) | 24,012 ден | + 409% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $190 (11,071 ден) | 7,088 ден | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,022 (117,753 ден) | 21,084 ден | + 458% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,405 (81,862 ден) | 15,523 ден | + 427% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $97 (5,636 ден) | 5,197 ден | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (3,710 ден) | 1,015 ден | + 266% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $262 (15,275 ден) | 28,748 ден | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $84 (4,877 ден) | 6,819 ден | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (672 ден) | 438 ден | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (1,576 ден) | 339 ден | + 365% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is about the same as in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Skopje | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (2,730 ден) | 3,092 ден | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (2,059 ден) | 2,144 ден | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (5,143 ден) | 4,767 ден | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (6,448 ден) | 5,247 ден | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 128% | |||
| Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 128% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,327 (1,708,289 ден) | 1,412,800 ден | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (59 ден) | 79 ден | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (5,691 ден) | 1,599 ден | + 256% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (1,479 ден) | 414 ден | + 257% | |
| Personal Care | + 129% | |||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 129% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (451 ден) | 285 ден | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (1,098 ден) | 370 ден | + 197% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $80 (4,683 ден) | 1,268 ден | + 269% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (472 ден) | 210 ден | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.19 (186 ден) | 183 ден | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.52 (321 ден) | 188 ден | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.71 (216 ден) | 78 ден | + 176% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.94 (113 ден) | 100 ден | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $41 (2,414 ден) | 277 ден | + 772% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $56 (3,235 ден) | 1,247 ден | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (1,493 ден) | 636 ден | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $231 (13,433 ден) | 1,351 ден | + 895% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (4,366 ден) | 1,711 ден | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (858 ден) | 297 ден | + 189% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (279 ден) | 123 ден | + 127% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (367 ден) | 132 ден | + 178% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $313 (18,213 ден) | 38,422 ден | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (10 ден) | 8 ден | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (3,186 ден) | 3,236 ден | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (742 ден) | 164 ден | + 352% | |
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TOTAL | + 138% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 564 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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