Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 149% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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Food | + 151% | |||
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Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 151% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Skopje | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (1,172 ден) | 492 ден | + 138% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (594 ден) | 329 ден | + 81% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (375 ден) | 234 ден | + 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.28 (72 ден) | 75 ден | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.77 (326 ден) | 130 ден | + 150% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (349 ден) | 79 ден | + 343% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (459 ден) | 237 ден | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.61 (260 ден) | 52 ден | + 398% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.19 (124 ден) | 42 ден | + 199% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.83 (160 ден) | 57 ден | + 179% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (902 ден) | 333 ден | + 171% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.58 (203 ден) | 77 ден | + 165% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.28 (185 ден) | 46 ден | + 301% | |
Housing | + 293% | |||
Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 293% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,170 (179,214 ден) | 33,232 ден | + 439% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,158 (122,000 ден) | 24,159 ден | + 405% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $153 (8,670 ден) | 6,481 ден | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,044 (115,552 ден) | 21,072 ден | + 448% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,490 (84,238 ден) | 16,405 ден | + 413% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (5,992 ден) | 6,963 ден | - 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (3,097 ден) | 857 ден | + 261% | |
40” flat screen tv | $263 (14,858 ден) | 28,748 ден | - 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (5,542 ден) | 6,819 ден | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (625 ден) | 468 ден | + 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (1,486 ден) | 431 ден | + 245% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (2,579 ден) | 3,744 ден | - 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (2,070 ден) | 1,921 ден | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (4,818 ден) | 5,438 ден | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (6,172 ден) | 5,391 ден | + 14% | |
Transportation | + 125% | |||
Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 125% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,744 (1,568,412 ден) | 1,412,800 ден | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 (56 ден) | 77 ден | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $96 (5,435 ден) | 1,563 ден | + 248% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (1,394 ден) | 330 ден | + 322% | |
Personal Care | + 103% | |||
Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 103% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (438 ден) | 272 ден | + 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (1,106 ден) | 437 ден | + 153% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (5,810 ден) | 1,426 ден | + 308% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (410 ден) | 194 ден | + 111% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (168 ден) | 247 ден | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.97 (338 ден) | 219 ден | + 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.12 (233 ден) | 68 ден | + 243% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (130 ден) | 106 ден | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (1,732 ден) | 312 ден | + 456% | |
Entertainment | + 81% | |||
Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Skopje | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (2,887 ден) | 1,190 ден | + 143% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $26 (1,478 ден) | 671 ден | + 120% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $250 (14,144 ден) | 1,371 ден | + 932% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 (5,968 ден) | 1,910 ден | + 212% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (734 ден) | 281 ден | + 161% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (281 ден) | 126 ден | + 124% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (351 ден) | 127 ден | + 176% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $302 (17,088 ден) | 38,422 ден | - 56% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (9 ден) | 8 ден | + 5% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (3,096 ден) | 2,804 ден | + 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (764 ден) | 166 ден | + 361% | |
TOTAL | + 149% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 187 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 05, 2024.
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