Cost of living in Tallinn (Estonia) is 53% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | + 40% | |||
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| Food in Tallinn (Estonia) is 40% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Tallinn | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (653 ден) | 434 ден | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (419 ден) | 290 ден | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.21 (197 ден) | 179 ден | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (61 ден) | 72 ден | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.78 (171 ден) | 109 ден | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.41 (148 ден) | 77 ден | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.97 (306 ден) | 235 ден | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.69 (104 ден) | 44 ден | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.62 (38 ден) | 42 ден | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (83 ден) | 55 ден | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (592 ден) | 411 ден | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (118 ден) | 82 ден | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.75 (46 ден) | 38 ден | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Tallinn (Estonia) is 118% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Tallinn | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,140 (70,101 ден) | 27,962 ден | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €773 (47,544 ден) | 19,871 ден | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €256 (15,709 ден) | 6,006 ден | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €694 (42,688 ден) | 18,072 ден | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €456 (28,051 ден) | 12,487 ден | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €107 (6,582 ден) | 3,557 ден | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (1,139 ден) | 796 ден | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €324 (19,945 ден) | 28,369 ден | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €142 (8,702 ден) | 5,313 ден | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (464 ден) | 328 ден | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (803 ден) | 181 ден | + 344% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Tallinn (Estonia) is 44% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Tallinn | Skopje | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (6,013 ден) | 3,300 ден | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (2,442 ден) | 1,910 ден | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (5,616 ден) | 4,240 ден | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (7,363 ден) | 4,726 ден | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Tallinn (Estonia) is 19% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Tallinn | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,770 (1,276,693 ден) | 1,540,520 ден | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (115 ден) | 77 ден | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (1,844 ден) | 1,392 ден | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €8 (509 ден) | 284 ден | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Tallinn (Estonia) is 105% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Tallinn | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (509 ден) | 133 ден | + 284% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (496 ден) | 242 ден | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (3,012 ден) | 1,048 ден | + 187% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.28 (325 ден) | 154 ден | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.58 (220 ден) | 173 ден | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.02 (247 ден) | 172 ден | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 (116 ден) | 48 ден | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (130 ден) | 93 ден | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (1,246 ден) | 234 ден | + 432% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Tallinn (Estonia) is 48% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Tallinn | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (2,033 ден) | 892 ден | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (1,010 ден) | 647 ден | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (4,235 ден) | 1,306 ден | + 224% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (4,085 ден) | 1,382 ден | + 196% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (488 ден) | 253 ден | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.23 (198 ден) | 85 ден | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.93 (241 ден) | 116 ден | + 108% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €583 (35,852 ден) | 43,367 ден | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.05 (3.07 ден) | 5.02 ден | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (3,199 ден) | 2,408 ден | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.10 (313 ден) | 140 ден | + 123% | |
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TOTAL | + 53% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 302 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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