Cost of living in Valencia (Spain) is 65% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | + 60% | |||
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| Food in Valencia (Spain) is 60% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Valencia | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (933 ден) | 434 ден | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (561 ден) | 290 ден | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (216 ден) | 179 ден | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 (58 ден) | 72 ден | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.75 (170 ден) | 109 ден | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.67 (103 ден) | 77 ден | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.71 (353 ден) | 235 ден | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.65 (102 ден) | 44 ден | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.26 (78 ден) | 42 ден | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (50 ден) | 55 ден | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (416 ден) | 411 ден | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.98 (123 ден) | 82 ден | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (52 ден) | 38 ден | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Valencia (Spain) is 143% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Valencia | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,343 (83,035 ден) | 27,962 ден | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €747 (46,199 ден) | 19,871 ден | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €116 (7,165 ден) | 6,006 ден | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €845 (52,241 ден) | 18,072 ден | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €593 (36,644 ден) | 12,487 ден | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 (6,308 ден) | 3,557 ден | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (1,947 ден) | 796 ден | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €340 (21,050 ден) | 28,369 ден | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (5,651 ден) | 5,313 ден | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (427 ден) | 328 ден | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (667 ден) | 181 ден | + 269% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Valencia (Spain) is 17% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Valencia | Skopje | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (4,857 ден) | 3,300 ден | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (1,947 ден) | 1,910 ден | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (5,296 ден) | 4,240 ден | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (5,603 ден) | 4,726 ден | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Valencia (Spain) is 35% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Valencia | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,194 (1,496,117 ден) | 1,540,520 ден | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (106 ден) | 77 ден | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (2,099 ден) | 1,392 ден | + 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (1,050 ден) | 284 ден | + 269% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Valencia (Spain) is 96% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Valencia | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (487 ден) | 133 ден | + 266% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (371 ден) | 242 ден | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (4,096 ден) | 1,048 ден | + 291% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.58 (283 ден) | 154 ден | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.84 (175 ден) | 173 ден | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.76 (233 ден) | 172 ден | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (91 ден) | 48 ден | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.52 (156 ден) | 93 ден | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (1,114 ден) | 234 ден | + 376% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Valencia (Spain) is 54% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Valencia | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (1,956 ден) | 892 ден | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (1,080 ден) | 647 ден | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (3,460 ден) | 1,306 ден | + 165% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (2,987 ден) | 1,382 ден | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (636 ден) | 253 ден | + 151% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.68 (166 ден) | 85 ден | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.04 (250 ден) | 116 ден | + 115% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €573 (35,427 ден) | 43,367 ден | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (9 ден) | 5.02 ден | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (2,649 ден) | 2,408 ден | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (328 ден) | 140 ден | + 134% | |
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TOTAL | + 65% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 437 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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